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Ball diameter: .40 caliber

A .40 caliber rifle uses either a 0.390 ball with a 0.015 or 0.018 patch, or a 0.395 ball with a 0.012 or 0.015 patch. Powder load is 35 to 55 grains.

Category: Building & FinishingTopics: Supply, .40 Caliber, BuildingLast verified: 2026-07-25Also called: building, assembly, putting together, finishing

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