Odd Civil War minie ball - Page 2

James K · August 4, 2001, 10:12 PM

Hi, 4v50 Gary, and others,

(forgive me if this is a double post - something went wrong)

Take a look above for discussion on ball screw vs. worm.

You could well be correct on the ramrod, though. If a tulip head rod was pounded down hard enough it could leave a shape something like that. I agree the ball has not been fired.

Glad, as always, to have your ideas as you usually have good ones.

Jim

**4V50 Gary** · August 9, 2001, 10:28 AM

Hey Jim, you're right. It's a stuck ball remover (screw) that made the hole and I got my terminology mixed up. Considering that I've taughted quite a few folks blackpowder rifle shooting (with proper terminology) shame on me!

August 4, 2001, 10:12 PM	#26
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Hi, 4v50 Gary, and others, (forgive me if this is a double post - something went wrong) Take a look above for discussion on ball screw vs. worm. You could well be correct on the ramrod, though. If a tulip head rod was pounded down hard enough it could leave a shape something like that. I agree the ball has not been fired. Glad, as always, to have your ideas as you usually have good ones. Jim Last edited by 4V50 Gary; August 9, 2001 at 10:29 AM.

August 9, 2001, 10:28 AM	#27
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,831	Opps! Hey Jim, you're right. It's a stuck ball remover (screw) that made the hole and I got my terminology mixed up. Considering that I've taughted quite a few folks blackpowder rifle shooting (with proper terminology) shame on me! __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*