CLOSED Wanted 58 cal round ball mould

[Smokinfeathers]

Got a couple buffalo hunters n need roundball mould as I don’t think it will stabilize my minis with 1:72 twist

 

[SDSmlf]

TOW has Lee 60 caliber roundball molds in stock for less than $23. Lee .600" round ball mold, double cavity, with handles, for .62 rifles and 20 gauge guns. - Track of the Wolf

 

[Smokinfeathers]

I will look n see if have 575 570 or maybe a 565

 

[SDSmlf]

Don’t know why I grabbed info on the.600 diameter, but just checked and TOW has .575” diameter molds in stock. Lee .575" round ball mold, double cavity, with handles - Track of the Wolf

 

[Howie1968]

Mike ive got a .562, i cant remember what i measured those bores at im thinking the same as my .zoli .577 i forgot ive got a lee real mold in came today in .58 if i get off my rear i could make some up for you

 

[hawkeye2]

1 in 72" will stabilize a mini just fine and that's what the original Civil War muskets were. The most accurate mini barrel Bobby Hoyt makes is 1 in 60".

 

[Smokinfeathers]

I’m gonna cast some minis tomorrow n the rain n cooler weather n see how they shoot

 

[hawkeye2]

As long as they are no more than .002" under bore diameter they should shoot fine, 35 to 50 grains, 2 or 3f.

 

[mountainman_53223]

I've got a .570 period style mold I'll sell if the minis don't work.

 

[Eterry]

I had some trouble getting the RCBS 500 gr mini to stabilize in my 1-72 zouave. My 1-48 Musketoon loves the 500 grain. I was hunting and using 60 gr fffg, wanted to turn down the power and see what happens...
Mini balls give you gray hair, but certainly hit with authority.

 

[towgunner11h]

As hawkeye2 said, the Minie’s must be closely matched to bore size- no more than .002” under.

 

[Smokinfeathers]

Got one thanks

 

[Zonie]

Got one thanks

Does that mean you found a .570 diameter round ball mold?

 

[Smokinfeathers]

Bought the one above