Kibler fowler

[tidbit824]

Just wondering what size ball you guys would suggest using in the 20 ga.?
Thx u
Geo

 

[Spikebuck]

Another recent thread, same topic that might help you.

https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/...ing-in-your-kibler-20-ga-fowler.188079/unread

 

[Texcl2]

When mine shows up, I’ll mic my barrel and post it. It was supposed to be here Monday but the post office seems to be moving it further away vs closer, lol. I’m sure it’ll get here this week or next. I will be trying a .600 ball regardless as it ends up I have a mold for it .

 

[Cruzatte]

Just wondering what size ball you guys would suggest using in the 20 ga.?
Thx u
Geo

Depends on the gun. Some like a .595, others a .600, and still others as big as a .610. Try all three and see which one works best for you.

 

[Texcl2]

So based on micrometer my bore is .615 at the muzzle, not the greatest way to measure a bore though. So not going to say it’s an accurate measurement. I should be in the test firing stage soon and will try .600 ball with pillow ticking patch.

 

[RiverRat]

I get decent groups at 55yds with .570 and .585 in my 20g kibler Fowler. It is too cold to cast up some .60rbs, so I will have to wait until spring.

 

[Texcl2]

I used some .600 balls yesterday with pillow ticking and they were pretty darn tight, accurate but too tight. So will have to find a smaller ball or run them bare.

 

[Clark Badgett]

I used some .600 balls yesterday with pillow ticking and they were pretty darn tight, accurate but too tight. So will have to find a smaller ball or run them bare.

Yeah, there is no advantage to running tight patches in a smoothbore. There are no grooves to fill.

 

[smoothshooter]

I used some .600 balls yesterday with pillow ticking and they were pretty darn tight, accurate but too tight. So will have to find a smaller ball or run them bare.

I prefer a .590” ball in 20 gauge smoothbores.
Thicker patch, more lube.

 

[French Colonial]

I used some .600 balls yesterday with pillow ticking and they were pretty darn tight, accurate but too tight. So will have to find a smaller ball or run them bare.

Try some .010 patching, or some old t-shirt.

You don't have to worry about sealing the grooves in a smooth bore or imparting spin.

 

[Texcl2]

I ended up finding some thin denim that loads easily with the ramrod.