Casting for smoothbore

[Sergeant Earthworm]

Having had enough of paying high $$$ for round balls to feed my Brown Bess, I decided to buy a mold. As most of my Pb is of the wheel weight and recovered variety, that is what I'd like to use for casting. Since there is no rifling to engage, I can't see why it would make any difference. Anyone care to offer an opinion on this?

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[jnovotny]

Wheel weight lead makes great balls for shootin rondy targets not so good for killin deer with.I use them in a smoothbore and I use them in my 54 GPR, like I said they shoot fine the patch is what touches your barrel, so I see no problem.

[waksupi]

Well, I have used WW round balls for nearly 40 years, and they seem to kill just fine. Better penetration on elk sized stuff, and never had a deer or antelope complain. They do just fine for target work, too.