couple of questions

[Brownie]

If you were to precut your patches square or round what size would the be for a 32,45,50 caliber. Also, where can I get some sort of nipple cover for while I am walking.

 

[stubshaft]

I have an old arch punch that cuts 1 1/8" patches that I use for all of the calibers you have listed. As far as a nipple cover, I just drill out a lead ball and slip it over cap and let the hammer rest on it while walking around.

 

[2 shots]

look a pre cut patches and that will tell you. too large a patch may get caught up in your loading jag... about the cover... do you want to cover a capped nor uncapped nipple??

 

[deerstalkert]

I have an old arch punch that cuts 1 1/8" patches that I use for all of the calibers you have listed. As far as a nipple cover, I just drill out a lead ball and slip it over cap and let the hammer rest on it while walking around.

drill another hole and attach a thong tied to the trigger guard and it won't get lost in your pocket with the other balls.

 

[wiscoaster]

If you were to precut your patches square or round what size would the be for a 32,45,50 caliber. Also, where can I get some sort of nipple cover for while I am walking.

It's the patch thickness that's the crucial factor more so than the size. Thickness is dependent on the projectile size versus the bore dimension. These factors vary even within a given caliber.

 

[Hermit Tim]

For covering the nipple while walking I use a spent .22 casing. An LR case works fine but I prefer a short. That was a suggestion from another member a couple years ago I tried and it worked. Can't remember who it was or I'd give them credit for it.

 

[Phil Coffins]

I wonder what Kit Carson or the rest of the frontier rifle men used?

 

[Des52]

Deer Creek Products has cap covers and about 1" square or round would cover those calibers.