Round ball for a .41cal Philadelphia Derringer?

capecod

November 13, 2003 06:24

What size round ball do you use in a .41 Cal Philadelphia Derringer and what patch thickness?
Thanks
John

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  jjmitchell60

  November 13, 2003 08:52

  I am giving an educated guess at this being that one BP gun is one I have never owned but I think it takes a .400 Round Ball with a .010 patch. You can use .390 RB with a heavier patching though and .390 will probably easier to find. If I am wrong then someone please correct me. Where is Powdersmoke when you need him?[;)]
  
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  capecod

  November 13, 2003 10:54

  OK Guys - I'll order some .395 balls from Dixie. I already have the patches.
  Thanks a lot for your help,
  John
  
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  Buffler

  November 14, 2003 02:57

  If you cast your own,Lee makes a .395" Round ball mould
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  capecod

  November 14, 2003 04:01

  Thanks Buffler - I will order one.
  Regards,
  John
  
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