Adding Patch box

[Hoyt]

I'm thinking about putting a patch box on a finished gun. My Virginia Smooth bore I built yr. before last. I want to take more weight off the gun and want to do a patch box anyway and would rather try one on it than my next build.
Is there any problems I may run into doing this to a finished gun?
Thanks for all info.
Also while I'm thinking about it..I want to make ramrods for it .20ga. and my .54cal. and use the wood end for a jag. Tapper them down..what size ramrods would work for a .20ga. and .54cal. rifled barrel?

 

[Zonie]

The only real problem with installing a patchbox on a finished gun is the possibility of frinkling up the existing finish and having especially careful about getting the depth right.

I for one, have yet to bend and install a patchbox so precisely that it didn't need a little wood removed somewhere around it's perimeter to get it absolutely flush like it should be.

 

[Roy]

As long as you remember what you used to stain and finish the gun with you should beable to blend in any area that you might disturb.

 

[Hoyt]

Thanks for info..I may go ahead and install one..would rather screw up my first build attempt a little more that my next gun.
Anyone know what size hickory ramrod blank I should get for a .20ga. and .54cal. when using the end for a jag..tapered style. 1/2" or 7/16"? Thanks again for any info.