Cayugad, I sure hope the .5045's do the trick for loading. I would like to continue to use the wad cards and also use them for hunting, but would not feel comfortable using the wad card and the .504's. As you know, the .504's are right on the border of being ok. I really think the 1/2 thou will do it. I'll find out soon.

I don't know about the teflon tape. Wouldn't that be nearly as much work as swabbing every time?