"Do-it" cannon ball fishing sinker size chart

[Rickk]

Here is a link to the Do-it brand "Cannon Ball" style fishing sinker catalog page.

http://www.do-itmolds.com/pdfs/c_SinkerMolds_34-41.pdf

Below the listing for the cannon ball sinlers in the catalog is a weight and diameter chart for picking the right size ball for your particular caliber. I am mentioning this because of several postings recently looking for possible sources for low cost projectiles for various size barrels.


The moulds are a fairly cheap, fairly round, fairly low cost way to get started making cannon balls. You will have to break off this little round circular piece of flashing made for a wire insert, but it is very easy to remove.

[Rickk]

I found a copy and pastable version of the "Do-It" chart.


Weight         1/2 oz    3/4 oz    1 oz      2 oz       3 oz      4 oz      5 oz      6 oz      8 oz      10 oz      12 oz      16 oz
Aprox. Dia.     0.55"     0.62"    0.66"    0.83"     0.96"     1.05"     1.14"    1.20"     1.35"      1.43"      1.54"      1.69"



Weight             2lb        3lb        4lb       5lb
Aprox. Dia.    2.11"    2.42"     2.67"    2.88"

[EL Caz 66]

Rickk,

which Diameter would you use for a 1"bore from this chart...

Ed

[GGaskill]

Depends on the exact diameter of your bore.  If it is 1.000", I would use the 3 oz.  If it is 1 1/16", I would use the 4 oz although it might need a little extra cleaning between shots.

[EL Caz 66]

Thanks George


Ed

[Rickk]

If my credit card wasn't getting a bit scarey from buying too many toys latey, I would be pouring 3 ounce balls for my 1 inch mortar right now.

For what it's worth, the CB-4-AB mold comes with 4 different cavities... 1, 2, 3, and 4 ounces. Retail price is $ 37