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  1. TDM

    What is the deal with the fouling ring

    I have actually used spit patches while chewing with no ill effects. I just hate to waste good tobacco spit on patches.
  2. TDM

    What is the deal with the fouling ring

    I use Swiss and still get a fouling ring after 13-16 shots. However, since I switched to a 1:4 Dawn:water lube the fouling ring is minimal and cleans up quickly with one swabbing. But a spit patch actually works just as good. I’d use a spit patch all the time if I didn’t chew tobacco so much.
  3. TDM

    Ugly Stained Stock

    Soak a soft cloth with 91% isopropyl alcohol and rub the area. That should tone it down some. Don’t get too aggressive.
  4. TDM

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Ha! I switched over to some targets I could actually see! Made all the difference.
  5. TDM

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Had better results today shooting my .36 SMR. I worked the load back down to 30 grains of Swiss 3F and after a couple of sight adjustments I’m happy with it. Still used the .350 cast balls, .022 linen patches, 1:4 Dawn:water lube, and Goex 4F prime. I swabbed the barrel after about 15 shots but...
  6. TDM

    Unclogging a Lee bottom pour

    I use a length of heavy SS safety wire bent 90 degrees that works well. Many other materials work as mentioned. I do agree with @nhmoose that a propane torch is sometimes required for stubborn clogs. A torch makes quick work of it.
  7. TDM

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Thanks @yellowhammer. Might have to try that!
  8. TDM

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Sound advice @WALT53, sound advice.
  9. TDM

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Hell Walt, I can’t even see with peep sights!
  10. TDM

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Did a fair amount of shooting today with my .36 SMR. It was not pretty, but you got to show the bad with the good. I had the rifle pretty well dialed in already but I wanted to tweak it for Squirrel hunting. My shooting was off, I’d swear my vision gets worse every year 😎. Was shooting from the...
  11. TDM

    Wiping Stick

    A very undeserved compliment but I thank you for it.
  12. TDM

    Wiping Stick

    Soon as the rain stops!
  13. TDM

    Wiping Stick

    Thanks Walt!
  14. TDM

    Wiping Stick

    Thanks. River Cane is hard to beat, lots of uses for it.
  15. TDM

    Wiping Stick

    Thanks.
  16. TDM

    The Other Stuff

    As said, shape of the patch doesn’t matter. Also try unpatched balls with some under and over Tow. The cards and wads will work great for the #6 shot.
  17. TDM

    Wiping Stick

    Just took a break to get other things done. I’m prettier much back now.
  18. TDM

    Wiping Stick

    Thanks Tom!
  19. TDM

    Wiping Stick

    Have to give @Ashton Daniels credit for this idea, I just put my own twist to it. 6-7 months ago I cut several tops from straight River Cane and put them in my inside shop to dry. I picked the straightest and started sizing a wiping stick for my .62/20 Trade Gun. I had a worm on hand that I...
  20. TDM

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Beautiful, you did good.
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