patches

Howdy Folks, I've recently been going through Dutch Schoultz's Black Powder Rifle Accuracy book/method and running across issues with torn patches. Shown in the attached pictures are the patches recovered for both denim and pillow ticking. The rifle is about a ten year old 50 cal. Lyman GPR...

I use leather wads because there is less chance of starting a bush fire. Being a living historian & a historical trekker I also have an interest in long term wilderness living & sustainability. I carry an original wad punch with me in my knapsack that belonged to my Father, so I can cut new wads...