EX 23.1 CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Published on November 5, 1998
EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP,
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to
the use of our report dated April 28, 1998, with respect to the combined
financial statements of North American Can Operations (a component of
Reynolds Metals Company) included in the Registration Statement (Form S-4)
and related Prospectus of Ball Corporation for the registration of
$300,000,000 of 7 3/4% Senior Notes Due 2006 and $250,000,000 of 8 1/4%
Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2008.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Richmond, Virginia
October 28, 1998