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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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  2. B

    Can you use lead rounds that were chambered and then ejected without firing?

    I am new to the world of muzzleloaders. I did a lot of research to prepare me for using my ball and cap revolver. As I was looking through tutorials and videos, I came across a video that explained the possibility of a manufacturing defect in the cylinder that would cause too much shaving of the...
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