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The values were based of the various cannonball sizes in use, but some simple calculations shed light as to why these particular weights of cannonball came to be chosen. Calculating gauge. 1. Very interesting. Gain a deep knowledge of ballistic science and access our improved ballistic calculator. It would be easy just to weigh it, but I dont have one and I want to make a boolit close to the same weight. Regardless of whether you want to heed his warning, the chart is a great way to think of any lead you have on hand in terms of how much ball you can cast. He advised to consider stocking up on lead and provided a great chart on round ball per pound of lead. A competitor's equipment is only allowed in the loading area during the relay within which they are competing. The use of PCCA will be strictly at the discretion of the match director. Could not find these locally so was pleased to find them in stock at October Country.Very pleased at service & fast shipping in time for Michigan Muzzle loading season. Buffalo Arms is closed on the Following Holidays so that our employees can spend time with their families: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and The Day After, Christmas Eve (Open until 12:00 p.m.), Christmas Day, New Years Eve Day (Open until 12:00 p.m.). WARNING: Melting and casting lead objects will expose you and others in the area to lead, which is known to the State of California to cause reproductive harm and cancer. Delivered by March 6th. hV_k0zC+eItaMn0$ o}="),tY*aib:dB`U2pP+X#U vyFLF6^"~) wi^6,M^
D|@5XfE2[P:!s everything else I made from junk. If you desire to put up a cover in the loading area, please place it in the back one half of the loading area. 5. For all I know, the 12 gauge thing is a close approximate as well. Im not sure what calculation you were using but i thing its more likely you were calculating for velocity /vs gravity and then 1/2 terminal velocity coming down.. so I dont think your calculation is right.. it couldnt have taken 4 seconds each way because terminal velocity is 39 fps squared or something like that, so it should have taken half a second to reach maximum height and 7 or so to come back down. The heavier ones should also shoot straight, they just may shoot a little lower than the 177-178 balls. 16 / (0.2028528936 / 0.15263297) = 12.0389. The last possibility is that there is a small air pocket inside the ball that causes it to be lighter than 177 grains. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Stony Hill, Missouri, https://facebook.com/events/s/stony-hill-meat-match/646990470567492/, Whats Behind the Name J.P. All Rights Reserved. Clear All. Buffalo Arms Bullet Moulds. Alvin C York Memorial Adding together the score of all ten targets to determine the total score, with the lowest total score determined the winner. Hornady round balls are die swaged from pure soft lead. If you were to make lead round balls to the size of a 12 gauge shotguns bore diameter, you would need 12 of those lead round balls to weigh in at 1 pound. JavaScript is disabled. And the smoother, rounder surface assures better rotation and consistency. Gain a deep knowledge of ballistic science and access our improved ballistic calculator. Gemmer, Our Clubs Namesake, Developing an Accurate Load for a Black Powder Muzzleloading Rifle by Steve Sells, 2023 Public Muzzleloader Events and Shooting Match Calendar, Tip #9 - Black Powder Sizes - 1F, 2F, 3F, 4F, Tip #11 Loading the Patch and Ball Down the Barrel. Site powered by. The answer is calculated by multiplying the volume of the ball by the density of the material. Sign up to receive new product announcements, special offers, and the annual product catalog. Each physically challenged contestant will be issued one adapter to set their chunk on. And the smoother, rounder surface assures better rotation and consistency. Thats close enough for me and heres a quick thank you to my 9th grade geometry teachers! CHUNK / BARREL REST Robert lives in central Michigan and enjoys running, woodworking, fixing up small engines and black powder revolvers. I ran it again, changing the ammo to a 100 grain .50 cal marble. The answer is calculated by multiplying the volume of the ball by the density of the material. The York Shoot is held on Tennessee State property, and the display of alcoholic beverages will not be tolerated. Go with the graph from Switlik's book. Pacific, Mo, 3-5-2023 Sunday, 10am - The Club Rendezvous First, cast a supply of round balls. So please feel free to add something to the prize table. TARGET STANDS -- Bob. {H'i`{-6P*IIvw= #SdW|Gy%QMGb>|8KW~}7u7x'i>F}/-ey.oSUq;eIC-lKoM7o>=
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IMPORTANT SPECIFICS I might be wrong but I think I got that number from a post from Joerg. Alvin C. York Memorial Shoot will be held Saturday, March 25, 2023. .32 Caliber - .310 Dia. I counted the round balls needed to equal 1 pound and found that there were 147 round balls inside the bag. Great product. HyTSwoc
[5laQIBHADED2mtFOE.c}088GNg9w '0 Jb Posted by James E Toscano on 19th May 2022. shooting from a smoothbore matchlock. Theyre cold swaged from pure lead which eliminates air pockets and voids common to cast balls. Product Description For your round ball needs these 100% lead casted round balls come in .45 pistol, .32, .45, .50, .54, .58, .62, .69, .72, .75 and 8 bore. We are going to assume you selected the best fitting ball and patch for your rifle at this point. I used 175 because that is the average speed of a commercial slingshot. When I made an order for a customer of #0 buckshot (0.319 diameter), he had ordered a pound of the lead alloy variety, which I sell for cheaper on Ebay. endstream
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B). RELAY SETUP I wanted to count how many it took to equal 1 pound, or 16 ounces. The Sgt. Uniform, solid construction. I have never paid a dime for my lead ammo because i make my own. Flatband, Winner-Slingshot Of The Month February 2010. one thing you have to mention is the kind of bands it takes to push such ammo.. for instance it would take a lot heavier band to push a 250 grain ball to 175 fps than it would to push a 100 grainer to 175. Helps take one more variable out of the picture that can negatively effect accurate shooting. The .32, .50 and .54 cal come quanity is 100 per package, the .58 cal quanity is 50 per pack, and the .62 cal and higher have 20 per package. Copyright 2021 B.A.C.O., All Rights Reserved. 58 caliber: (.560) 280g-approx 25 balls/pound Advanced Search | hb```f````b`agg@ ~3G The contestant must support the rear of the rifle with no additional support. 454 grams), that is, that n such lead balls could be cast from a pound weight of lead. The answer is calculated by multiplying the volume of the ball by the density of the material. Waco, Missouri, https://facebook.com/events/s/spring-family-rendezvous/1460410837698017/, March 17, 20239:00 am - March 18, 202312:00 pm By contrast, take a 22-250 varmint rifle with a 1 in 12 twist firing a bullet at 3,600 fps. When you set up your camp, please allow a minimum of 70 feet clearance behind the loading area for emergency services access. I rounded down to the next whole number to account for excess or scrap. SAFETY FIRST! Fortunately the majority of the balls weigh in between 177 and 178 grains. I opened a fresh box of .490 round balls and weighed all 100 of them, putting them in groups that were within 0.5 grains of each other. uAJMl=;BkJ*x=E25fx1pD9Uo *** Trade Fair Bring out Muzzleloader related items For-Sale ***, March 17, 20238:00 am - March 19, 20235:00 pm Grain Weight: 79; Bullet Style: Lead Round Ball; Diameter In: 0.38; Package Quantity: 100; Usage: Hunting; More Results Compare. No one except registered shooters of the current relay, shooting coaches for juniors, shooter assistance for people with physical challenges, Range Officers, or authorized event staff should be within the loading area or on the firing line. Item #6000 | 100/Box. This practice of "tailgating" is encouraged and appreciated. Alvin C York Memorial shoot staff are volunteers. Access features of the Reloading Handbook on your mobile device with the Reloading App. This is the type information I need and can understand. This is due to the air pockets that inevitably exist in each and every lead round ball that you will be casting at home. n3kGz=[==B0FX'+tG,}/Hh8mW2p[AiAN#8$X?AKHI{!7. endstream
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Contestants will not use intoxicating substances before or during the contest. Find a Retailer RIFLES Lets dive right into exactly how many round balls you can expect to cast per pound of lead, how to calculate the number yourself in case youre using a different diameter round ball than those listed in the table, and what sources make the best lead round balls for cap and ball revolvers. Fantastic, exactly what i was after to help me sight in my slingshot rifle. Original price $13.50 - Original price $23.50 . Here is a rough chart on balls per pound based on caliber to help you plan your lead requirements for round ball. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Copyright Hornady, Privacy Policy | CCPA Request | Accessibility Policy | Terms of Use, Designed and developed by IdeaBank Marketing. It's from a credible source. And the smoother, rounder surface assures better rotation and consistency. One member of our club was telling about how he weighs the balls and sorts them by weight. No matter how large or small your part, this tremendous volunteer force comes through year after year. remember it stopes up there so its just like someone dropping it at maximum height. Days Inn Princeton, https://facebook.com/events/s/prairie-state-longrifle-show/6359596334069656/, March 18, 20238:00 am - 9:00 am Get the Latest from Speer. Dont forget: Always sign in on the sheet provided. 6. Uniform in size, weight, and concentricity. Refine by Grain Weight: 79 121. I would only use these balls for the fowling shot, or plinking, but not serious target practice. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. (Change Zip Code) So, using the radius of 0.19, the answer comes out to 0.028730912, For the ratio, we take 0.028730912 / 0.188235294 = 0.15263297. And the smoother, rounder surface assures better rotation and consistency. Highly recommend. Shipping To 23917. Barrel Length: 24" Land-to-Land: .540" Groove-to-Groove: .556" Rate of Twist: 1 turn-in-48" Ignition: Flint or Percussion Ball Diameter: .535" (Speer Swaged) Ball Weight: 230 grains Patch: .015" Lubed Cotton FFg Black Powder - GOEX Load Muzzle Velocity/Muzzle Energy 50-Yard Velocity/Energy 100-Yard Velocity/Energy How and why. Just interested in shooting straight The balls that are heavier than 177 grains do not likely have an air pocket. No intoxicating substances, smoking materials, including vapor devices, will be allowed in the loading area. The 30TH Sgt. And the smoother, rounder surface assures better rotation and consistency. We promise to never spam you, and just use your email address to identify you as a valid customer. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Round-ball Ballistic Calculator. And the smoother, rounder surface assures better rotation and consistency. http://www.beartoothbullets.com/resc/roundball.htm, Vintage Boxes - Gear, Shell, Case, Primer, Group Buys Design, Active , Waiting and Archives, Closed Buys/Waiting for delivery/in shipment, If this is your first visit, be sure to
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