Help Size Ball for Pistol

RBK · January 4, 2002, 12:52 PM

Got a EIBAR percussion pistol that measures 0.40 at muzzle and does not appear to be rifled. I was thinking of getting. 0.375 round lead balls and using 0.010 lubed patch. Is this a workable combination? I was considering 0.395 ball but that might be too tight with a patch. I can consult Pyrodex tables for powder loading also.
Many Thanks!

Fatelvis · January 4, 2002, 08:09 PM

Just rember to double your patch thickness. If you use a .015, instead of a .010, the .375 would probably work great.

January 4, 2002, 12:52 PM	#1
RBK Registration in progress Join Date: September 26, 2000 Location: East TN Posts: 352	Help Size Ball for Pistol Got a EIBAR percussion pistol that measures 0.40 at muzzle and does not appear to be rifled. I was thinking of getting. 0.375 round lead balls and using 0.010 lubed patch. Is this a workable combination? I was considering 0.395 ball but that might be too tight with a patch. I can consult Pyrodex tables for powder loading also. Many Thanks! __________________ "Trust but Verify" --Ronald Reagan

January 4, 2002, 08:09 PM	#2
Fatelvis Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Lockport, IL Posts: 490	Just rember to double your patch thickness. If you use a .015, instead of a .010, the .375 would probably work great.