cap and ball

[Captndan]

Does anyone use wads or lubes in their pistols?

 

[mooman76]

You talking revolver or single shot?

 

[Eutycus]

I'm assuming you mean single shot and not a revolver? No and yes to your guestions. I load it just like I would the rifle except with a reduced charge

 

[Old Hawkeye]

The title of the thread is "cap & ball" so i assume that's what the OP is asking about. Yes, I use a lubed felt wad under the ball. Less messy & more effective than greasing the cylinder chambers.

 

[Captndan]

You talking revolver or single shot?

Revolver

 

[Maven]

Does anyone use wads or lubes in their pistols?

I use lubed felt wads and find they keep the bore cleaner than it would be in their absence. With wool felt (see Duro Felt) and a sharp arch punch, it's not to difficult to "roll your own" and then soak them in melted beeswax and white Crisco or vegetable oil.

 

[APG]

I have and do use both. At different times. I like the lubed felt wads better because they are less messy. But it seems to be when putting lube in front of the projectile it keeps the fowling softer for easier clean up.

 

[B P Maniac Shooter]

I use muslin material and load it like rifle...most of the time I use 20 grains Swiss 3F, 30 grains of 3F Swiss max.
Here's an example at the 1:30 minute mark:

 

[bang]

Have and don't. Never noticed any difference in accuracy or fouling issues.

 

[Lippy984]

I have and do use both. At different times. I like the lubed felt wads better because they are less messy. But it seems to be when putting lube in front of the projectile it keeps the fowling softer for easier clean up.

I was wondering that. I haven’t tried lube over ball to compare yet. Always used wads.

 

[BullRunBear]

Definitely like the lubed felt wads under the ball. I make my own and use them in black powder cartridges, as well. It's been well over 30 years since I tried lube over the cylinder mouths and don't recall any advantage over the wads. My cleaning routine stays the same.

Jeff

 

[JohnnieT]

I use lubed wads. I’ve used grease over the chamber mouths also, but find the wads to be more convenient. I make my own similar to Mike Beliveau’s. He’s got a really good YouTube video on the subject.

 

[Blackpowderwarrior]

I used wads when i first started shooting c&b revolvers. Now i just prefer to grease the cylinder with my home made possum grease! Either way works great but i do feel greasing the cylinder helps season the bore.

 

[Griz44Mag]

I used wads when i first started shooting c&b revolvers. Now i just prefer to grease the cylinder with my home made possum grease! Either way works great but i do feel greasing the cylinder helps season the bore.

So I want to know what you did with the possum you cooked the grease out of.
I have eaten them - but I was had been 2 days without food and VERY hungry at the time..........

 

[Blackpowderwarrior]

Here in Asheville NC possum is a delicacy