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arcticap · December 2, 2012, 11:34 AM

I use thicker waxboard from orange juice cartons.
I think that they're stiffer than wool wads which can create a tighter seal, and they exit the barrel relatively unscathed.
The main difference is that they don't absorb lube. However the American Pioneer powder that I load with does not recommend using lube with it.
I tried the egg carton material and didn't really like it.

Do-It-Yourself Felt Wad Making

http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...light=waxboard

In red96ta's case, I wonder if a cap came off during the firing sequence which created an exposed nipple. In that case simply make sure that the caps are seated snug by using a push stick. And try to find the best fitting caps for the Treso nipples.

December 2, 2012, 11:34 AM	#17
arcticap Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2005 Location: Central Connecticut Posts: 3,166	I use thicker waxboard from orange juice cartons. I think that they're stiffer than wool wads which can create a tighter seal, and they exit the barrel relatively unscathed. The main difference is that they don't absorb lube. However the American Pioneer powder that I load with does not recommend using lube with it. I tried the egg carton material and didn't really like it. Do-It-Yourself Felt Wad Making http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...light=waxboard In red96ta's case, I wonder if a cap came off during the firing sequence which created an exposed nipple. In that case simply make sure that the caps are seated snug by using a push stick. And try to find the best fitting caps for the Treso nipples. Last edited by arcticap; December 2, 2012 at 11:48 AM.