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Ball diameter: .58 caliber

A .58 caliber rifle uses either a 0.570 ball with a 0.018 to 0.020 patch, or a 0.575 ball with a 0.015 patch. FF powder grade, 60 to 70 grain load.

Category: Building & FinishingTopics: Supply, .58 Caliber, BuildingLast verified: 2026-07-25Also called: building, assembly, putting together, finishing

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