Black Powder Accessories - Very Handy to Have!

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DennisCA

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Last after I got back from the range shooting my new black powder (which was a blast btw!) and was cleaning it. I was almost done, I ran my final patch through it (that had a bit of oil on it) and when I pulled the cleaning rod out: NO PATCH!
(I had run out of my reg patches and was using other type - a bit thinner; big mistake!!!)
Crap I thought (that's the PG-Version :eek: ) now what?
I tired shaking it - hoping the it would come out but didn't. I thought about running some water down the barrel but there had to be a another way.
After about about a minute I remembered: I have a patch-puller!
I attached it to the end of of my ramrod and after a bit of work - out came the patch! It's a small item that doesn't cost that much but it just paid for itself! The funny thing is I almost didn't buy one but I did it after a couple of recommendations, I'm glad I did! (along with a few other items)
Looking back I still don't see how that patch came off, stuff happens I guess.

So for those who are just starting out in BP; buy the (at least the basic) accessories - One day you'll be glad you did!!
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Good idea

I put all my stuff into an Altoid tin. Keeps everything neater.
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I think that Gary is referring to his Jags, pullers, screws and scrapers. I also use my patch puller to break up caked powder at the bottom of the bore after I pull a projectile. Many times I loose concentration and have to start all over, on loading. Brushes, swabs and nipple picks also come in handy. ..... :)

Be Safe !!!
 
Bore mops are nice for oiling or even cleaning the patent breech, but I like to use a real tight patch and get all that fouling from the rifling.
 
Murphy's Law, will teach you

I was almost done, I ran my final patch through it (that had a bit of oil on it) and when I pulled the cleaning rod out: NO PATCH!
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I routinely teach M/L's and the one thing that makes it difficult, is "Murphy's Law". We have all been faced with this problem and through experience, we learn how to work out of it. Most of the problems are self inflicted and that's all part of the learning curve. I guess that's one reason we have so many specialized accessories. ..... :)

I once got a phone call from an instructor that was unable to shoot a Knight MK-85. Stated that it needed cleaning as the primer was not going off. I asked him if he had the rear safety disengaged. He was not aware that there are two safeties on the MK-85. Lesson learned; read the manual. ..... ;)

Be Safe !!!
 
At a time what seemed to be the end of a great shooting day because of a (stuck patch) I would rather have found a sandwich in that possibles bag verses a patch puller. Simple stuck patch what so hard about removing that. Paper clip some Duck tape your back in business.
 
This is what I use for a dry load. Just take out the nipple and squirt some 4 F
priming powder in the hole. I use a Small Elmer's Glue bottle. Twist to open.
This works very well. I have a bottle like this in all my shooting boxes.


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I take old metal powder cans and cut them in half to put in my shooting box.
Takes up a lot less room. Also push this device into the opening. This way your
powder will always be closed when you set it down.
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And if you want that Altoid tin to have a nice "primitive look" - put it in a hot oven and heat it up and burn the paint off. I use one to keep all of my jags, etc. in as well - slips right in the hunting bag and everything is there if needed.
 
Do yourself a favor and clean with bore mops instead of patches.
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How does this work at the range? I would think a bore mop would get really dirty after 2 or 3 cleanings and no longer be effective. Unless maybe you had a bucket of water to clean it in?

Steve
 
I believe Hawg was referring to the Op's situation. He was "back from the range" and cleaning his BP firearm. I use a bore mop for the real cleaning also, but I do run a lightly oiled patch down the barrel afterwards. Works great. I use jags with wet and dry patches at the range and in the woods for follow up shots.
 
My backyard is my range and I never clean until I'm done shooting. I never saw the need to clean between shots.
 
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