Using oversize patches
08-15-2006, 04:11 AM
#1
Spike
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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
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
08-15-2006, 08:15 AM
#2
Nontypical Buck
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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.
08-15-2006, 08:32 AM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2003
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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
http://thunder-ridge-muzzleloading.com/patches.htm#patches
08-15-2006, 08:37 AM
#4
Dominant Buck
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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.
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.
08-15-2006, 03:40 PM
#5
Spike
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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.
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.
08-15-2006, 05:12 PM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,922
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.
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?
08-15-2006, 08:49 PM
#7
Spike
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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!
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!
