Loading Block

[BigDeutscher]

I am makeing Loading blocks for myself and the wife
What size hole do you drill for:
54 cal....
62 cal....
Thanks alot
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[joeboleo1]

The ML Forum has a very nice link showing various sizes. The .54 needs a 35/64 bit and the .62 takes a 5/8 bit. Go under the FORUMS, then to ARTICLES, CHARTS, LINKS. Then under LINKS go to bottom of page and it shows LOADING BALL BLOCK DRILL BIT SIZES. A nice quick reference chart provided by the ML Forum.

 

[bwhoffman]

click here!
http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/192279/

 

[Stumpkiller]

And if you don't have the exact size go smaller and open it out with a penknife or rat-tail file.

 

[BigDeutscher]

Thanks Fellas
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[ohio ramrod]

I like to tapper my loading block holes. You can make an easy to use taper sanding rod from a dowel rod. Put it in a lathe, or even a drill and taper the rod with a sanding block. Then cut a slot into it and wrap sand paper around the rod holding it by the slot. You can fine adjust the size by inserting pieces of paper in the wrap. :hmm:

 

[buford87]

The few loading blocks I have made I drilled undersized then sanded to the size I wanted with a sandpaper wrapped dowel...................watch yer top knot..............