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General Interest / Re: Instead of swabbing between shots
« Last post by No Powder on March 14, 2024, 03:56:47 PM »
Joe, I'm a firm believer in that fouling shot before any scoring shots are fired. The proof is in the pudding. This target is the target I shot today while performing that little experiment(50 yds.). My first shot out of a clean cold barrel, is in the 4 ring. The other group was the next 5 shots following the first shot. That's why I shoot that fouling shot.  [ Invalid Attachment ]
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General Interest / Re: Instead of swabbing between shots
« Last post by Ohio Joe on March 14, 2024, 02:59:23 PM »
That's about what I would expect to see. Imagine now if with each "reload" in the chain of fire, this is what's being pushed down the bore... IMHO, there's probably a good arguement for controling the fouling in the bore from shot to shot.

So, with the above said; should one fire a "fouling" shot before the first "Record" shot, to keep the bore in the same condition / shot to shot - for all Record Shot Score's? Probably... I could see that it could lead to tighter groups.

Will I ever do it? Highly unlikely, but again - I do see the merrits of it.  :shake

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Upcoming Shows and Rendezvous / Moon of the Crow Rendezvous 2024
« Last post by cwgrizz on March 14, 2024, 02:35:01 PM »
Is anyone going to the Moon of the Crow Rendezvous in NM, Mar. 21-24, 2024.  I haven't been to a good rendezvous in many years so I am planning to attend this one.  It is near Silver City and close enough for me to go. 

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General Interest / Re: Instead of swabbing between shots
« Last post by No Powder on March 14, 2024, 02:11:38 PM »
I was thinking like you Craig. I was planning to go to the range today anyway so, here's the results. These patches were dry and run down the barrel as I was seating a prb. Cast  .490 round balls using LV patch  lube and .015 patches. I then tried the same load using Stumpys moose juice and had the same results. A damp patch might work better. But the point is, I was surprised at the amount of crud coming out on the patches. [ Invalid Attachment ]
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General Interest / Re: Instead of swabbing between shots
« Last post by Ohio Joe on March 14, 2024, 01:15:27 PM »
I'm going to need a muzzleloader Recipe book for all these things I'm learning. Moose Milk, Beaver Milk. Cat Whiz Lube, et al.

Heck Nessmuk, at the end of the day all you really need is what works for you. For me, and for just plain ol' plinking & target work - spit works fine. For hunting - yes a lubed patch that gives acceptable results, and won't run the risk of causing a rust ring in the bore.  :shake
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The Campfire / Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY flintleather!!!
« Last post by Bigsmoke on March 14, 2024, 11:40:17 AM »
Happy Birthday.
Y'all remind me of the Prodigal Son.  Gone for a long time, then Presto!!  You're back.
Welcome home.
John
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The Campfire / Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY flintleather!!!
« Last post by Nessmuk on March 14, 2024, 10:43:02 AM »
Happy Birthday, Kevin!!!

Man! you need to post more!
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General Interest / Re: Instead of swabbing between shots
« Last post by Nessmuk on March 14, 2024, 10:35:11 AM »
I'm going to need a muzzleloader Recipe book for all these things I'm learning. Moose Milk, Beaver Milk. Cat Whiz Lube, et al.
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General Interest / Re: Instead of swabbing between shots
« Last post by BEAVERMAN on March 14, 2024, 10:18:16 AM »
I agree with Joe, all I know is that using the BM literally allows me to shoot all day and never need to swab the bore, had been this way for at least 22 years or more, screw that wonder lube and pre lubed patches that you get maybe 8 to 10 shots before you can't load anymore without cleaning the barrel!
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