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wogpotter · March 30, 2014, 11:46 AM

A few thoughts.

Hopefully he meant "wad" instead of "patch" as patches are used for single shot muzzle loaders, not C&B revolvers. A "patch" could lead to problems in a revolver because of the ability for them to open jumping the gap, creating a bore obstruction problem. I have no idea how you'd "shave a ring" from a patched RB, or even work out the ball diameter needed to work properly when patched.

With my replica .44 cal 1858 "New Army" I get the best accuracy with 28 Gr of FFg, a .454" RB & a lubed wad under the ball.

I tried conicals & they weren't as accurate. I've used both real "Holy Black" & several substitutes & have found the best answer to reducing binding due to fouling is to use grease instead of any oil on the center pin as it seems to block fouling from entering & binding up the action.

March 30, 2014, 11:46 AM	#4
wogpotter Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2004 Posts: 4,811	A few thoughts. Hopefully he meant "wad" instead of "patch" as patches are used for single shot muzzle loaders, not C&B revolvers. A "patch" could lead to problems in a revolver because of the ability for them to open jumping the gap, creating a bore obstruction problem. I have no idea how you'd "shave a ring" from a patched RB, or even work out the ball diameter needed to work properly when patched. With my replica .44 cal 1858 "New Army" I get the best accuracy with 28 Gr of FFg, a .454" RB & a lubed wad under the ball. I tried conicals & they weren't as accurate. I've used both real "Holy Black" & several substitutes & have found the best answer to reducing binding due to fouling is to use grease instead of any oil on the center pin as it seems to block fouling from entering & binding up the action. __________________ Allan Quatermain: “Automatic rifles. Who in God's name has automatic rifles”? Elderly Hunter: “That's dashed unsporting. Probably Belgium.”