Baker Rifle

[Sir Michael]

 

[bluelake]

OK, I'm getting everything lined up for when I visit back to the States (and, hopefully, my Baker is there).

7/8" flint--check.

65gr. FFFG (to start out with)--check.

Now, how about the ball and patch?  It seems like the most commonly available is .600, but I've seen others say .610 is best.  Most molds seem to be .600, also, but are either out of stock or are relatively quite expensive ($19 vs. $60).  It seems like there would be a bit of slop if using .600 and a .018 patch (which would probably go away after a couple of shots I'm guessing).  What is recommended?  Also, is there a good source for .610 balls and/or mold?  I've looked at Track of the Wolf, Midwest, and Dixie...

[hawkeye]

I started out using a .600 ball and heavy canvas patch in my .62 rifle but got better accuracy using a .610 ball and pillow ticking patch. I bought my .610 balls as the cost of the mould is rather steep. It's  the only size that I don't cast for.

[bluelake]

Where did you get your .610s?

[hawkeye]

Where did you get your .610s?

Track of the Wolf.  I really need to get a mould though. I have quite a bit of lead and it would be much cheaper in the long run to cast my own.

[bluelake]

I really need to get a mould though. I have quite a bit of lead and it would be much cheaper in the long run to cast my own.

I hear ya there, but, as you said, they are pricey.

[Sir Michael]

At the price of .610s or .600s other than for emergencies or testing buying them is extremely prohibitive.  

Casting is the only way to go.

[Puffer]

Mine takes a 7/8 Fuller English Flint.  Puffer what size does yours use?  I don't remember.

The SAME

Puffer

[butterchurn]

My bore is .611 as measureed by MVTC.

[bluelake]

My bore is .611 as measureed by MVTC.

That makes a difference...

[hawkeye]

That would be great. Lee makes an inexpensive .600 mould that should work perfect with that bore.

[Sir Michael]

Is that across the lands or grooves?