Found some old stuff…

[flconch53]

There are some .005 patches around that should make a snug fit. I know a couple of guys that shoot no patch . That may work for you. It would be tight after 1 shot.

 

[flconch53]

My partner is a seamstress I will mic some fabric today to get an Idea

 

[fishfryer]

I have a .530 mold and some lead.
Is there a thin patch that would make it work, or do I need to find a new mold and patch combination?

Get your dial indicator and hit the fabric store. Natural fiber cloth of the right thickness. Pillow ticking,muslin etc.

 

[flconch53]

I know pillow ticking would be to thick. Maybe some unbleached Muslim

 

[fishfryer]

I know pillow ticking would be to thick. Maybe some unbleached Muslim

Linen might be good, but I expect pricey

 

[flconch53]

I measured some fabric yesterday and even light Muslim is still about .008. When you double that it takes you up to .546 still snug but doable. I f it was my gun I would get a .520 mold . But I shoot my smooth bore at least once a month.

 

[fishfryer]

I measured some fabric yesterday and even light Muslim is still about .008. When you double that it takes you up to .546 still snug but doable. I f it was my gun I would get a .520 mold . But I shoot my smooth bore at least once a month.

Smaller calibers to me are harder to load than larger. Commercially made molds in off sizes are hard to find. I’d like to have a .30 and a .34.

 

[flconch53]

Smaller calibers to me are harder to load than larger. Commercially made molds in off sizes are hard to find. I’d like to have a .30 and a .34.

Track of the Wolf sells .520 ball. The only molds I could find are six cavity

 

[trad bow]

I don’t own a smooth bore presently but I’m in the search mode.