DIY cleaning patches

[formernuke]

I'm thinking of just getting some cloth from the fabric store and making my own cleaning patches.

Have you guys done this?
Do the patches have to be round, or can Just cut squares?
Can I use muslim cloth instead of t-shirt cloth?
What size for .50 cal and 12 gauge?

 

[kyron4]

 

[Calum]

'morning,

Old t-shirts work just fine. Cut it into strips 2-2.5" wide and then reduce the strips to squares. Make 'em slightly larger for bigger calibers, or smaller. Obviously, don't use the parts with designs on them, but there's usually a lot of t-shirt that is useable.

Mike

 

[LME]

I'm thinking of just getting some cloth from the fabric store and making my own cleaning patches.

Have you guys done this?
Do the patches have to be round, or can Just cut squares?
Can I use muslim cloth instead of t-shirt cloth?
What size for .50 cal and 12 gauge?

I cut up old tee shirts for patches! I have never bought patches to clean with . I do but patches for loading.

 

[flatcreek]

You can also cut square patches for shooting. I have and i notice no difference in loading or accuracy.

 

[LME]

You can also cut square patches for shooting. I have and i notice no difference in loading or accuracy.

I am aware of that but I don't have anything that is the right thickness?