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During the years that I shot a Brown Bess extensively, I only used wheel weight lead. I was casting in a .735" mould, so I had .015" of windage. They worked fine for all those years. On the rare occasion when I'd manage to recover one from game, there was no sign of expansion from impact etc. Great for moose and bison, but perhaps a little bit of overkill for jackrabbits.
I agree with Joe. It sounds like the lead is hard. Wheel weights, perhaps?
No. There are no wheel weights in the mix. Still might be that the lead is too hard. Threaded ball puller had a tough go digging into the ball.
I agree with Joe. It sounds like the lead is hard. Wheel weights, perhaps?
Hey Hank, I thought obturation took place when the powder in the breech ignited, and deformed the base of the round ball as it began it's journey of departure. How many new things am I permitted to learn in one day? I may be over the limit already.
I would suggest starting out on a Lyman Great Plains Flintlock Rifle... It's a good rifle and well worth the money spent.
I'd heard good things about Lyman black powder rifles, a pity they've been discontinued. If I can find a used one in good shape, that's something I will consider.
Look around the net, GB, and local pawn shops, should be able to find a Lyman at a decent price, and there is nothing wrong with their locks, no need to by a new L&R, I have had several Lyman GPR's over the last 35 years and have never had a lock problem. Actually I've never had a problem with a TC lock either.