What size punch should I get for my kibler 16ga Fowler barrel? I’ve seen several different sizes mentioned. I like the ability to make my own wads out of different materials to work up loads but this is my first 16 gauge. What works for you guys?
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Punch size for 16ga?
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A 16 gauge cylinder bore is 0.662" in diameter. A 11/16" punch is 0.6875" which is a tight fit. The 5/8" is 0.625 which is too small.
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First measure the bore. You just might have to get a custom cutter/punch made. Start by looking for hole saw size that is about 0.010" larger than your bore. If that don't work out then find a buddy that has a lathe and ask him to make you one for a fair price. If you don't know anyone with a lathe then find a machine shop and ask them what they will charge. If you don't like the answer they give you then just go buy pre-cut ones.
Best thing to do is go metric. I had to do that with Pedersoli 20’s since they are closer to 19 ga at .625 and 16mm fits perfectly with a little snugness. For a 16 gauge at .662 a 17mm punch is equal to .669. Try a 17mm punch and it should be good to go.
Wait till you try too find the right ball size for that 16….
That’s where knowing the bore measurement is critical..
I shoot a .626 ball out of my 16 gauge Tip Curtis smoothbore..
I’ve shot .648 & .642 as well , but those are difficult to load after a few shoots.
My Colerain barrels measured.653.
There’s not a lot of choices out there when I comes too buying roundball for a 16.
After I found the right ball I ordered a mold from Tanner..
That’s where knowing the bore measurement is critical..
I shoot a .626 ball out of my 16 gauge Tip Curtis smoothbore..
I’ve shot .648 & .642 as well , but those are difficult to load after a few shoots.
My Colerain barrels measured.653.
There’s not a lot of choices out there when I comes too buying roundball for a 16.
After I found the right ball I ordered a mold from Tanner..
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For my unmentionable 45/70 sharps I got a metric punch.Might have one for 16 gauge?
Depending on the punch, you might could carefully polish the inside of the 17mm with a Dremel to reduce it a few .001's if they fit too tight as is...
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Since .662 (16 gauge bore diameter), .662 is 16.8 in millimeters. A 17 millimeter wad punch is probably as close as you can easily get that is currently made. Your wad sizes should come out to .669.
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I might add I took mine to a machinist and he turned down the handle so it would fit into my small drill press! Works great!
A friend of mine had some guns that went through a house fire. He gave me all of them to use as parts or what ever. One shotgun barrel was a 16 gauge. I cut off the end, sharpened it and it made great wads. Another friend borrowed it and never got it back. Oh well I had punched out enough wads to last me a lifetime and he moved to New Mexico.
