PRB

Powerfisher · 05-30-2009, 07:30 AM

I can not find any material (pillow ticking) or like at all. Walmart here doesnt have a fabric section and there is nothing that mics to .018 in the one and only fabric store. I have been using cleaning patches. I pour the powder, place the wad, then seat my RB on the cleaning patch that has been lubed w/moose milk. Some of the patches are ok after firing and some arent. Is it ok for me to use the cleaning patches? They are 100% cotton. I also shoot saboted cast bullets as well. They work ok but I want to shoot PRBs out of my Hawken. I also dont want to ruin my Hawken so, am I ok with the cleaning patches?

nchawkeye · 05-30-2009, 09:16 AM

Have you got a JoAnne's fabric shop around??? I've heard some of the guys mention that as a good source for cotton patching material...I believe they call it cotton drill cloth...I believe you could also order bulk online from Dixie, Track of the Wolf and others...

Panhandle · 05-30-2009, 09:47 AM

I used to live right over the hill from you in Reno.....Plenty of options there

Powerfisher · 05-30-2009, 10:30 AM

I think there is a Joannes Fabrick in Carson City. Thanks for the tips. So, I take it, I shouldnt keep using the cleaning patches.........

sabotloader · 05-30-2009, 11:46 AM

Powerfisher

I do not know why 100% cotton patches would not work. That is what I buy from Track of the Wolf only they are pre-treated. If they fit tight enough, actually I should if they fit correctly, they should do just fine...

But, I am an real novice at shooting PRB's...

Powerfisher · 05-30-2009, 12:12 PM

I too am a real novice when it comes to PRBs.The patches seem to be tight enough. They go down harder than some sabots and easier than others. They mic @ .018 and I am shooting .490 RBs. Accuracy isnt really a problem, I am only shooting off hand now, no more bench resting. They dont really burn upso.......I will get a small amout of pillow ticking or Cotton Drill Cloth when I can and see if that changes anything. But for now.....I will still use the cleaning patches.

lemoyne · 05-30-2009, 12:41 PM

Played with that once, could not find any that were strong enough to shoot consistant, usually blow about one of three. Lee