mcguyver

Update. I used crisco lubeon my .012 ticking & am putting a denim over powder patch about 3/4” square then loading the patched ball...

Interesting post and some interesting replies. Knowing nothing of a .54 Woodsrunner, I can only state that out of my .54 GPR I load 90...

It sounds like you’re running into a few issues that might be contributing to your burned patches and group sizes. Here are a few things...

I had this same issue with a 54 TC renegade. I reckon Mcguyver is right. My good loads are now 60grns of #3 530 ball and .012 linen...

One flyer jo ann fabrics it was washed & dried a couple years ago. & put away. The crisco worked well.

Where did the ticking come from and how old?

50 dawn 50 water lube Load and shoot all week

Used crisco today on .013 pillow ticking it shot well @ 50 yds. Tried .015 patch with crisco couldnt even get the ball started without...

Like maple syrup from cracker barrel. Read the ingredients 51% maple , 49% corn syrup 😂

We're derailing this poor guy's thread so this'll be my last. Had a back and forth with someone on here last year about that started by...

The dry patch is 1 part balistol ( water soluable oil) & 5 parts water.. soak strips of washed patch material in it for an hour or so...

If you're target shooting use a pre-cut patch soaked in spit. Some will say that pre-cuts don't win matches but that hasn't been my...

I don't trust the quality of the dry patches. With 60 grains of 3Fg (Swiss2 or French PNF1), I'm using cotton .013 thick with beef foot...

I spit-lube my patches and never had one burn up.

Agree with the others. Try some shortening from the ol kitchen for an expedient lube and see what that does. A thicker patch may also be...