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Using oversize patches
I ordered some.015pre cut .54 calthru .58 cal Econo patches from
a company. They were out of stock on .50 cal patches, so I was wandering if I could use the 54/58 patches in my .50 cal as is, or would I need to cut them down some for the fifty? Just wandering if anyone has tried this and how itturned out. I've got a .54 cal Ican use them in also. Thanks |
RE: Using oversize patches
My guess is use them precisely as they are. At most, they'll hang out an extra 40 thousands on each side. I doubt the juice of reducing their size such a small amount will be worth the squeeze of making them smaller.
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RE: Using oversize patches
I use the slightly larger ones too. What matters most here is the integrity of the new Econo patches. If they are truly .015, 100% cotton and not diluted lube, you should be fine. I generally use Ox-Yoke or Bridgers Best.
http://thunder-ridge-muzzleloading.com/patches.htm#patches |
RE: Using oversize patches
If these are patches for cleaning the rifle, they really should not make all that big a difference. If these are patches to run ball, they still will not really make a difference. I have shot a lot of .54-.56 patch with .50 caliber roundball. If they do look too big you can always snip them at the muzzle with a scissors.
When you load and shoot a bigger patch, you will see them open up sooner and kind of float down to earth.. accuracy should not be all that different, but keep us posted. |
RE: Using oversize patches
These are dry shooting patches made by Eastern Main.
Sorry I didn't metion that earlier, just wasn't thinking. They have a good tight weave and seem to be good patches for the money. As for the .015 size I have no wayto mic them, so I'll just have totake the Mfg's word. These measure about 1-5/16" across in Dia. I was worried that they may be to tight a fit forthe .50cal and cause alodged ballpart way down the barrelwhile loading. I sure don't want to deal with a stuck ball. |
RE: Using oversize patches
ORIGINAL: Blown Smoke These are dry shooting patches made by Eastern Main. Sorry I didn't metion that earlier, just wasn't thinking. They have a good tight weave and seem to be good patches for the money. As for the .015 size I have no wayto mic them, so I'll just have totake the Mfg's word. These measure about 1-5/16" across in Dia. I was worried that they may be to tight a fit forthe .50cal and cause alodged ballpart way down the barrelwhile loading. I sure don't want to deal with a stuck ball. Inspect those patches after shooting. My butter-lubed tickerswith hot 777 powder canpossibly be reused -- they look that good. Let us know how the Econo patches hold up. Do you have a website for those? |
RE: Using oversize patches
Here ya go T7,
http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/department.asp?dept=%4D%55%5A%5A%4C%45%4C%4F%41%44 %49%4E%47&dept2=%4D%55%5A%5A%4C%45%4C%4F%41%44 %49%4E%47%20%41%43%43%2E&dept3=%57%41%44%53%2C %50%41%54%43%48%45%53%20%26%20%4C%55%42%45 If this link works, go toward the bottom of the page and you will see them. I see they have the 50's in stock now. (Story of my life)[:@] Yes, I will be using home casted .490 roundballs. I'm goingto lubesome with moosemilk and some with (yeller playdough) oops' I mean bore butter. Thanks for the help! |
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