Modifying a mould for a .32- Questions

[Beaverhunter2]

I just finished "shortening" my Lee TL314-90SC mould. It was casting at 91 gr, now it's at 78. I'm hoping it will perform better in my Guardian .32. Now I'm also thinking about lapping out one of the cavities to fit my .32 BP squirrel rifle. The rifle's twist is 1-48 and it won't stabilize maxi-balls. The maxi-balls are .635" long and 78gr TL is .495, The 78 gr boolit is currently .316 AC. Any recommendations on an as-cast diameter? (Remember, I need to be able to shove it down the barrel without deformation.) Thanks again for all the help!

John

[mooman76]

Just wondering but why not shoot roundballs? They should shoot good enough for squirles!

[Beaverhunter2]

For squirrels- I agree, Moonman. I do use RB for them and get almost 1" groups out to 50yards. Considering my aging eyes and the peep sight, I'm pretty happy with that.

However, if I could a slightly heavier (snd ballistically superior) boolit to shoot, it could open up a whole new world for that rifle. If I could have made the maxi-balls work, (123gr at 1500fps) I would have had a new coyote rifle.

Thanks for any ideas!

John