.50 Caliber Roundballs

[Edwin]

What do y'all guys use, a .490 or a .495? If a .495 is considered a "target ball" does that mean that it is no good for hunting? Or, is a .495 better for hunting since it is more accurate? If a target ball is better, what is a .490 good for?

Thanks

 

[bob1961]

eigher or can be use as eigher or.....it depends on what patch thickness and what size ball works best in your rifle....do ya know what i'm saying :v .............bob

 

[Edwin]

Yea I understand. So I should try all kinds of patch and ball combinations until I find my guns favorite flavor huh?

 

[bob1961]

ya got it :thumbsup: ....that's what so much fun bout these rock lockers is trying to fig out what it likes to eat and spit fire :v ...........bob

 

[Blizzard of '93]

I use a .495 with .012 patch. any thicker patch and it's too slow to load. above 70 grs. 3F the patch blows and accuracy drops.

 

[Walks with fire]

I use a .495 ball and it is more accurate with it than .490 ball. It still loads easy enough and it adds a few more grains of weight which can't hurt.