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Offline James

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What size molds for .55 cal and .46 cal barrels?
« on: August 12, 2013, 01:38:48 AM »
What size ball molds should I start with to pour ball for a Hoyt .55 cal barrel and a Hoyt .46 cal barrel?
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Re: What size molds for .55 cal and .46 cal barrels?
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2013, 03:12:06 AM »
That would be a .540 mold and a .450 mold. You might get a tighter patch ball arrangement later, but for now at least this will get the ball down the barrel.

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Re: What size molds for .55 cal and .46 cal barrels?
« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2013, 03:16:29 AM »
I have shot Bob's barrels for years and loved them.  I have always found that they do best with a thick patch and a smaller ball.  I agree, try about .015 under.
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Re: What size molds for .55 cal and .46 cal barrels?
« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2013, 04:28:52 AM »
Thank you, that gets me started.
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