Loading blocks

[RPalmer]

Curious about drill bit sizes to use to make loading blocks for .36 and .40 caliber round balls? Do you load the round ball into the loading block patched or un patched? Thanks

 

[hawkeye1755]

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36 = 3/8"
40 = 27/64"
Always patched.
:hatsoff:

 

[Shifty]

RPalmer go to Muzzelloading Links scroll down to Drill Bit Sizes for Loading Blocks, all of them are there I think.

 

[RPalmer]

Thanks to everyone for their help in answering my question-very much appreciated

 

[nw_hunter]

Loading block hole size

32 cal = 21/64" bit
36 cal = 3/8" bit
40 cal = 27/64" bit
45 cal = 29/64" bit
50 cal = 1/2 " bit
54 cal = 35/64 bit
58 cal = 19/32" bit
62 cal = 5/8 bit
69 cal = 11/16 "bit
75 cal = 3/4" bit

(Need to file a little after drilled to fit)

 

[shmrck1]

Always patched.
:hatsoff:

Always! Mine are also lubed.
snake-eyes:hmm:

 

[hawkeye1755]

Always patched.
:hatsoff:

Always! Mine are also lubed.
snake-eyes:hmm:

Ok, patched and lubed.
:grin: