broke the rules...

[lockjaw]

...went to the range this afternoon...last time i cleaned the fowler i lubed the bore w/ hoppes #9... :nono: :nono: :nono: wiped out the bore and loaded up w/80 gr FF (50/50 mix of goex and elephant dung) :cursing: :redface: :surrender: ...split fiber in 2 w/ .600 home cast ball between both halves :hmm: :hmm: :hmm:...no lube ...no patch :blah: :blah: :blah: ...best 25 yd target ever... :youcrazy: :rotf: ...came home cleaned w/ windex and lubed w/ hoppes ...(liking this smoothbore more and more) ... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[Leonredbeard]

Lockjaw,
Was that Hoppes 9 or 9 plus for BP? Are you saying you had no rust? Hollywood really likes that Breakin' all the rules stuff! Maybe there is a movie in this for you! :grin: :bow: :rotf: :blah: :surrender:
volatpluvia

 

[lockjaw]

...regular old # 9, and no rust, was always a "natural" lube man...but i'm not going back to that greasy kid's stuff...

 

[M.L.Rowland]

lockjaw what is the cal. of your smoothie? Thanks,Mike

 

[lockjaw]

...i never measured the bore, but it's a 20 ga., (.620)...the fiber wads i use are 20 ga.

 

[Bearbait2]

Mr. lockjaw,
We have had similar experience/results when using Hoppes #9 (regular). No problem with rust in muzzleloaders or BP cartridge guns.
Best Wishes

 

[M.L.Rowland]

...i never measured the bore, but it's a 20 ga., (.620)...the fiber wads i use are 20 ga.

Sorry i did not ask this earlier.What is the brand of your 20ga. fowler? Thanks,Mike

 

[lockjaw]

...technically not a fowler...a caywood chiefs grade trade gun, built from a kit, left hand, 42" barrel...not as pc as some i guess, maple stock, steel butt plate, externally coned vent...no liner, but very reliable ignition...sparks great using rich pierce's missouri flints... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: