Lead Balls in Rifled Slug bbl?

[rjk2475]

can u use "pumpkin balls" in a rifled bbl? what is a good economical sabot?

 

[Preacherman]

Not a good idea. The leading from the ball would be pretty spectacular, as there isn't a lot of bearing surface on a round ball, and this would increase pressures for subsequent shots. Also, AFAIK, no-one makes a sabot for a round ball.

 

[Chawbaccer]

I didn't know anybody was still making them.
Anyways they used to be so undersized so they would go thru a full choke I really doubt that they would engage the rifling.
go check your Walmart and see what they have, try out a few different ones and pick the one that works best for you.

 

[rjk2475]

thank you for the replies; new to this. the p-balls are old and i and a friend are looking for an economical start.

 

[Gordon]

Well CERTAINLY NOT for beginners or on the cheap BUT:

If the barrel is a high quality fully rifled one, like a Hastings or others, THEN one could custom order a round ball mold at land diameter or .001" + (mike the bore after slugging it!) . Then assemble with a suitable shotshell press , loads for a slug using felt or paper wads as per reloading data. Being the solid punkin ball will not weigh more than a slug (say 1 oz.) AND that the bearing surface will be shorter you should be all right pressure wise if you follow correct reloading proceedure -EXACTLY and consistantly.
Doesn't sound worth it for performance less than a Foster slug , does it?

 

[cpileri]

if he absolutely has to

balls;
http://shop2.mailordercentral.com/bpicart/prodinfo.asp?number=0377150

'undersized' ball:
http://shop2.mailordercentral.com/bpicart/prodinfo.asp?number=0376900

skirted balls:
http://shop2.mailordercentral.com/bpicart/prodinfo.asp?number=0151000

sorry, no saboted ball.
C-

 

[Poodleshooter]

If you're reloading, a basic short shot cupped wad would act as a sabot for a round ball. Look for a wad with short "fingers",and a long cushion column.
The ball must be miked to the barrel diameter less any choke. An allotment for the wad thickness would also help. This is the same method used for slugs such as Lee's drive key foster style slug. The wad grips any rifling,and prevents leading.