.60 GETZ ball-patch combination

[peter hawbaker]

Just received a longrifle with a Getz .60 7 groove barrel. Would like to know if anybody else is shooting a Getz .60 and what patch-ball combination you are using. TOW sizes jump from .575 to .595, might have to order a custom ball mould.

 

[mdtnhunter]

I've been working up a load for my .60 Jaeger. The .575 was what I've been using but is smaller than I like. I've got a .585 mould coming from Jeff Tanner in England. His prices are very reasonable. I'll let you know how it works out.

 

[peter hawbaker]

I was looking at his site, looks like very nice moulds. I would order one in a heartbeat if I knew what size to order. I may try the .595s from TOW, but have a feeling it will be a very tight fit in this barrel, even though I shoot .535s in all my .54s. I think the smaller grooves in an odd number in this barrel will make a .010 to .015 smaller ball optimum. Another thought I had was getting the barrel recut to .62, not sure if Getz or Rayl could do that or not. I know they can recut barrels, but am not sure if they can enlarge it by a small increment without the rifling causing problems. Will be anxious to hear how your mould works out for you.

 

[Mike Brooks]

I'd go with the .575 with a .020 patch.

 

[jbwilliams3]

I wouldn't use anything larger than a .590. I would try out what Mike Brooks suggested. I think you'll be surprised how well it shoots without having to use a sledge hammer to load. If you can get your hands on some balls in slightly larger diameter with various patching material, it might make for a nice comparison.

 

[J.D.]

Dixie, Stone Creek, Log Cabin or Eddie May might ahve balls in different diamters for you to try.

Eddie May in Georgia has cast round balls. Buy in bulk & you can save a lot in cost & shipping as they have a USPS box you can ship under 70# for $ 10 or 11.00
Eddie May Round Balls
159 Ridley Rd.
Chatsworth, GA. 30705
706-581-8225

The other suppliers have web sites that can be accessed through a simple search.

 

[Dane]

I have a Getz, .60cal barrel.

It shoots great, one ragged hole, with a .595 ball and a .020 patch. Muzzle is coned so it loads easily.

You'll like it a lot

 

[peter hawbaker]

Thanks for all your input, went ahead and ordered 100 .595s to try. If they are too tight, I will just use them in my .62 smoothbore and get a smaller mould.

 

[D. Bowman]

Hope you have better luck with ordering the .595's than I did. The .595 from TOW turned out to measure anywhere from .588 to .591. I already have a .590 mold. so they were'nt much help.