Testing the Accuracy of .480's verses .490's in a 50 caliber flintlock...

[B P Maniac Shooter]

This week, I get a little more serious.
I test the accuracy of .480 round balls verses .490's in a 50 caliber flintlock, enjoy:

 

[waksupi]

Working up a powder load on each diameter ball would be necessary to do an even test.

 

[okawbow]

I use a .480 ball in my .50 longrifle, but use a felt wad under the patched ball. I use that combo for deer hunting because it’s a load that goes down easily without a short starter and using only the hickory ramrod. Yet, it groups just as well as a tight, patch only load that requires a short starter and range rod. My powder charge is 70 grains 2F swiss or Old Eyensford.