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+1 for Mike Beliveau's scotch brite method. My CVA .45 cal Kentucky is easier to load, and I get more shots (20+) between swabbing.

From dictionary.com; Origin of shotgun: An Americanism dating back to 1770–80

Here's my solution to a similar issue with an original that I didn't want to permanently modify. It's a simple copper pipe clamp with an aluminum blade jb-welded, and offset to clear the ramrod. Works great.

As it happens, there's a new Forgotten Weapons video up today on Japanese matchlocks;

That looks awesome!

I dont know about a standard, but I like to use the historical Figure of Merit to compare loads and measure my performance. Rob @ britishmuzzleloaders.com has a spreadsheet calculator for this, and I think it's also linked on research press uk.

Try S&S Firearms - tin insert for Enfield cartridge box. Item # TW3. https://www.ssfirearms.com/search.asp

It's grams. 6,50 is euro format for 6.50. Converts to about 100 grains.

Oops... tying the ball in the patch is in "Part 2" of his video.

Rob on britishmuzzleloaders YouTube demonstrates a stitched patch round ball for the Baker rifle. Only one I've heard if.

I don't hunt. At the 100 yd range, trying to put a black hole in a black circle using black sights just doesn't work for me. This is a diy high contrast target I make. It's the same dimensions as the std NRA 100 yd rifle. I adjust my load to zero using a 6 o'clock hold.

Here's BPMS's take on your question;

New video from Ethan on the issue...

Hello and thanks. I'm in Camden Co. I shoot at South Jersey Shooting Club in Winslow.

Shooting bp for many years and happy to join this community.