Going down too easy is not good for accuracy but should not burn out patches unless the lube is dried out or not a very good lube to start with. I cut my patches when I load at the muzzle using moosemilk or Natural Lube. I have been using Walmart pillow ticking for most of my patching but just added an old denim styled shirt to my patch collection. It has nice tight threads and is rugged but thinner than pillowticking.