28 cal roundball mold

[Fredf]

I'm looking purchase a 28 cal roundball mold. Does anyone know who carries them? Thanks.

 

[Claude Mathis]

I've seen 28 gauge, but not 28 caliber.

 

[BrownBear]

I'm looking purchase a 28 cal roundball mold. Does anyone know who carries them? Thanks.

If you mean approximately a .270" (28 caliber) ball Jeff Tanner is the only source I know of. I got my 30 caliber (.290") mold from him and it's stellar. Service was quick, too. Other than that, if you'd rather not cast, the best option might be a jug of #2 buckshot from Ballistic Products at the same .270". I got a jug of their #2 1/2 buck (.290") at the same time I got the mold and have shot the buck side by side with the molded. The buck is slightly hardened, but my rifle sure didn't seem to notice the difference. I was surprised just how uniform the buck diameter has turned out to be.

 

[BrownBear]

One more point to follow with what Claude has said, if in fact you mean 28 gauge rather than 28 caliber, refer to this chart and you'll see that's a bore of .550, probably translating into using a .540 or .530 ball with the patch thickness adjusted for a good bore fit.

 

[Paul_R]

You beat me to it. Jeff Tanner can make a round ball mold in any diameter you require. And they're top shelf.

 

[rdstrain49]

Fred is about my age, he must have fallen asleep at the key board.

Lee will also custom cut a mold for you, don't remember the cost but it's reasonable.

 

[Fredf]

Thanks everyone. I truly did mean 28 cal and was able to find what I was looking for. Being shipped today. Appreciate the help.

 

[rdstrain49]

Thanks for the update, how about a picture?

 

[Wes/Tex]

.28 caliber huh? You getting to play with Col. Colt's "Baby" Peterson or "Baby" Root? :wink: :haha: :thumbsup: