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What is the weight of a .58 caliber Minié ball?

Question #141044. Asked by serpa.
Last updated Jul 22 2015.
Originally posted Jul 22 2015 7:41 AM.

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It was .5775 inches in diameter and weighed 500 grains, and was fired by 60 grains of musket powder; rifle powder was not considered suitable.
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Jul 22 2015, 10:08 AM
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