ORIGINAL: oldrookie
Sabotloader, I have been using the clear windex. I think it has vinegar in it....not sure about the ammonia. I have been using the 777 pellets but will cross over to powder once I figure out what I need to measure it and pour it....lol. Your right, a couple of swipes with the windex patches and the dry one simply comes out grey. I thought that was pretty good just swabbing.
I learned the wrapping thing from you. I have been using the plumbers tape since day-1 and can break the plug loose with one hand.
I'll remember the fouled barrel routine as I get closer to hunting season. As stated earlier, my Optima does not like a clean bore but I am sure there is a fine line when it becomes too fouled.
OldRookie
You can buy a TC graduated powder meaure for about $5 or any brand, also buy some of these powder holders to put loose in at here:
http://www.rmcsports.com
Click "on line catalog" then "EZ Speed Loaders on LHS".
I bought 50 of these and I have 10 for each of my ML guns (10 extra for another gun). I premeasure the loads in my garage and store them in each of these. I mark each set of the 10 with what gun I am shooting them in.
I find carrying loose power in normal speed loaders messy as the loose powder gets between the sabot and bullet, so these little tubes are really nice. Some folks use film canisters, or Vet needle holders, that is a low cost way to go if you can find someone who has a lot of those things. These tubesare about $1 each, so that will not break you.
Chap Gleason
