A picture would be worth a thousand words. Once we can see it, I'm sure someone will recognize the make and model and provide info to get you started.

You say you have a "brand new" rifle. Is it of new manufacture or just new to you? If only new to you, is this an original or replica? What are the markings on the breeck area?

Since this is a rifle and not a smoothbore I am understanding, you normally want to go .010 under the diameter of the bore. But that is a general measurement. Some only go .005 under which gives them .010 under bore. But then you need a thinner patch.

I had a .62 caliber smoothbore (20 gauge). I used to shoot a .600 and a .610 ball. I cast my own out of a LEE Mold. If I were going to shoot the .600 I would use a patch material like 100% cotton Blue jean cloth or pillow tick. Also keep the powder charge down. With only 80 grains of 2f black powder it would shoot through a lot of wood. Old jeans work fine if they are all cotton.

I checked the LEE Mold Site http://leeprecision.com/mold-sc-ball-600.html And if I could cast my own, that is the ball I would be trying.

Let me look through my stuff here at the house. I sold the smoothbore. But might have a few ball left around the house. If I do, I would be glad to send them to you. If you like. I might also have some wads too...

[QUOTE=halfbakedi420;3995003]dear not so old geezer...i would take that to a specialist..ya never wanna just load an old gun like that. it could blow up in yer face...as ugly as it is, it will make yer face worse. you will look funny with just 1 big azz ear oke


You certainly do have a good point. But the way I write mislead you. My rifle is a brand new replica, with all parts made of modern steel, except for the scope and the brass. I've seen Damascus barrels, and they are scary. My old swivel breech rifle made my blood pressure go up a litttle every time I shot it. Not good. I finally outfitted myself with a reliable gun! Yippeee!

Roger

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cayugad,

If you could mail me a .600 ball that would be great! I'm going to have to learn what wads are, but if you send one or two, that would be GREAT!

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Roger

I'm curious what rifle this is. Can you tell us the manufacturer and model and the rate of rifling twist?