.451 or .454

[RemTim]

Pre Lubed Balls

I keep the round balls in a tub that I get Chinese food in. I put about a teaspoon of bore lube in the tub with about a hundred balls. Then I shake it around until the balls are covered with lube.

I used to pick up the balls with my fingers but that is too messy so I made a little tweezers out of poplar to pick them up. Keeps the operation a whole lot less messy.
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Doc,
Thank you for the info. I had been wondering if pre-lubing the balls would work without contaminating the powder. I am glad to here that it works well. It seems to be an excellent idea and a better way of loading. I have been lubing the entrance to the chamber; I will be pre-lubing my balls from now on.

 

[mykeal]

home made wads. someone said they use wool felt but i havent found any thats wool.

Two sources - go to the local resale shops and find some old felt hats. One good sized felt hat will make a couple hundred wads. Or try this web site: http://www.durofelt.com/.
Run by a wonderful lady who knows all about using wool felt wads for muzzleloaders. Best source I've ever found.