RCBS .520 round ball mold

[canuck4570]

just bought a RCBS .520 round ball mold...
what would be the ideal patch thickness for my .54 caliber muzzle loader.... I dont like to pound on the ball starter just push them in...

[madcaster]

I'd start with an .015" pillow ticking,and as you have indicated there is no good use in having to use a ball starter.
JS.

[canuck4570]

I'd start with an .015" pillow ticking,and as you have indicated there is no good use in having to use a ball starter.
JS.do you mean I could choose a patck that could permit me to start the ball with reasonable force holdind the rod low then afet a few inches (6 to 10) continue holding the rod further up....

[madcaster]

Yessiree,I do,that's the way the longhunters did it.The old hunting bags never had short starters with them.
Unless you are target shooting you probably won't see any difference.

[canuck4570]

Yessiree,I do,that's the way the longhunters did it.The old hunting bags never had short starters with them.
Unless you are target shooting you probably won't see any difference.
thank you Madcaster.... I was afraid there for a while that I made a mistake in buyind this mold.... yes that the way I like just load and shoot for the plasure.....and its going to be perfect for hunting ........ just great.....