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    Egg sinker size vs diameter

    Does anyone have a cross reference for egg sinker size vs diameter? I need to go buy some for slugging and would like to know the best sizes.

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    All I know is that 4 oz. won't work.

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    Hahaha

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    this is why we have calipers.
    mine have accompanied me to the hardware store and the paper store,and the gun store.

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    I'm trying to avoid being the sketchy guy with the weird measuring device in Walmart...actually come to think of it, I get a feeling of pride everytime that I get a get a cross eyed look from an associate or shopper when I'm doing something like that...time to grab the calipers and run to the store!!!

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    IF the sinker I am using is to big, I screw a drywall screw in the hole, attach the drywall screw to my cordless drill and put the sinker next to some 220 grit sandpaper. Trims it right down to size

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    The 1/8 oz sinkers work up through 30 caliber and the 1/4 oz will work through 45 cal. If you are working at the upper end of the range you may have to give the sinker a rap or two with a hammer in order to make sure that it is large enough.
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    If I've got an egg sinker handy, great. If not I cast a boolit from pure lead and cut it off a little longer than calibre. I then drill a 1/8" hole thru the center. If its not big enough I bump it up in a vise.
    Takes me longer to type it than to do it once the pot is hot.
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    Sure here you go. Now keep in mind some will need to be flattened a bit to make them a bit wider. Not a big deal as a vise will do it or so will a whack with a hammer. I had to do that to widen the #8 to fit my 45 Colt and 45-70. The 9mm worked great with the one for 38/357

    Lead sinker sizes for checking gun bores

    Size 10
    For use in .270, 7mm, and .30 Calibers

    Size 9
    For use in .338, .348, 38/.357, and 35 Calibers

    Size 8
    For use in .41, .44, .45, and .475 Calibers

    The corresponding weights:
    Size 10 - 1/8oz
    Size 9 - 1/4oz
    Size 8 - 3/8oz
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    If your sluging for strait wall grab a fired unprossed case, melt your egg sinkers in it and use your impact puller [you do have one right] and remove.
    Walla- bore slug ready to go
    Last edited by BACKTOSHOOTING; 02-22-2013 at 01:27 AM.

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    220 grit sandpaper + lead sounds like a lap!

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    Quote Originally Posted by ***ooptimax200 View Post
    I'm trying to avoid being the sketchy guy with the weird measuring device in Walmart...actually come to think of it, I get a feeling of pride everytime that I get a get a cross eyed look from an associate or shopper when I'm doing something like that...time to grab the calipers and run to the store!!!
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    I milled a couple holes in a ss block .01'' over each of my common bore sizes, then I cast up a pile of them. The empty cases is a good idea for not much hassle. I used to get 3/4 size for .40cal & 9/.38, then turn down to .008" oversize, can't remember the size for .45
    sent via hammer and chisel

    need oversized powder funnels , PTX's or expanders ? just ask, I make 'em for most brands plus my own styles.

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