Lovesbeer99
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I have a Traditions 50 Cal hawkens type gun and I'm getting ready to shoot it for the first time. Ball and patch is cheaper than minnie ball so I thought I'd start with that.
So my manual says to use a .490 ball and .015 patch. Is this for safety or is this just a suggestion for accuracy? Some of the places that sell ball and patches do not list the actual diameter, just says 50 cal, and thickness of patch, and some do.
What should I do?
So my manual says to use a .490 ball and .015 patch. Is this for safety or is this just a suggestion for accuracy? Some of the places that sell ball and patches do not list the actual diameter, just says 50 cal, and thickness of patch, and some do.
What should I do?