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  1. Hammond79

    Round ball weight retention

    I took a small buck a week ago and recovered the ball just under the hide in a quartering to shot. I was amazed at how similar this ball looked to one from a test I did on water bottles this spring. Both balls maintained essentially 100% of their weight. Results below. all balls .445" Speer...
    • Hammond79
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    • .45 .45 cal .45 caliber .45 roundball deer deer load lead round ball performance
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    • Forum: General Muzzleloading
  2. Hammond79

    .45 Round Ball Water Test

    Went out to test my .45 caliber deer load for penetration and expansion. I used a flat of half liter water bottles since it was cheaper than gallon jugs with usable leftovers. I also thought I'd be more likely to capture the spent ball. My rifle is a Pedersoli Kentucky marked "Ohioan" on the...
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