I have a shooting bag with a pocket for balls, and stuff. I was wondering how I the best way to carry my patches, I have precut some square patches and lubed them up, does it work to just put them in the pocket or do they get dirty. Should I put them in something?
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Blackpowder Injun
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I use an empty and cleaned out skoal can..lol works for me....
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An "Altoids" can works well, too. And they were made since the 1780s (although if you're a purist you can scorch the paint off with a blowtorch :winking: ).
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I have two Tedd Cash brass boxes, that are about 2 1/2 " in diameter. One carried round ball, and the other lubed patches. I can feel the difference in weight, and feel the balls rolling around when I reach for one in the bag, so I don't have to open them up to know which I have pulled out.
When hunting, I use a three hole wooden ball holder, in which I put lubricated, patched round balls. I carry cleaning patches in another Tedd Cash box, but leave the lubed patch can, and the round ball can at home, or at least in the car. I don't need to lug that weight around.
When hunting, I use a three hole wooden ball holder, in which I put lubricated, patched round balls. I carry cleaning patches in another Tedd Cash box, but leave the lubed patch can, and the round ball can at home, or at least in the car. I don't need to lug that weight around.
The boxes, tins, and cans are okay for storing patches when out hunting (need for a new patch only now and then) or for storing lots of them over a long term. But the lids get in my way when I'm out for a day of shooting. I like to be able to shove my hand in my bag, get my fingers on a patch, and put it to use without having to find the can, pull it out, open the lid, fish out a patch, etc.
So, I take a piece of wax paper and fold it up to make an open topped envelope. I put the patches in there, and put it in a small pocket sewn against the back of the bag (on the inside of the bag), with the open top facing upwards. That lets me get my fingers in there and scrounge up just one patch, without messing with lids, and at the same time keeps the patches from lubing up the inside of my bag.
So, I take a piece of wax paper and fold it up to make an open topped envelope. I put the patches in there, and put it in a small pocket sewn against the back of the bag (on the inside of the bag), with the open top facing upwards. That lets me get my fingers in there and scrounge up just one patch, without messing with lids, and at the same time keeps the patches from lubing up the inside of my bag.
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I keep a roll of cloth strips that I use to cut patches at the muzzle. It is kept in a cloth bag in my shooting bag. It used to just be tossed in my shooting bag, but sometimes it felt gritty and I did not want to damage my bore.
I also have a cloth bag which has a supply of precut (square) cleaning patches.
CS
I also have a cloth bag which has a supply of precut (square) cleaning patches.
CS
Had the same thing going for awhile.
I cut my patches in squares and followed anouther's suggestion. Thread a light string through 1 corner and tie a simple overhand knot (I use 2 about 1/2" apart) on the patch end. Tie the other to the bag (I use a punch hole inside) and just let them hang. A easy tug pulls it free for use.
I'll set 2 strings w/ 25 patches per string in a baggie for storage and flip to the outside for use.
Think it was Swampman's idea and I'll stay with it for shooting out of the bag. works good for me.
for off the bench (which I avoid now) a short round jar (old T/C Maxi Lube) was good.
I cut my patches in squares and followed anouther's suggestion. Thread a light string through 1 corner and tie a simple overhand knot (I use 2 about 1/2" apart) on the patch end. Tie the other to the bag (I use a punch hole inside) and just let them hang. A easy tug pulls it free for use.
I'll set 2 strings w/ 25 patches per string in a baggie for storage and flip to the outside for use.
Think it was Swampman's idea and I'll stay with it for shooting out of the bag. works good for me.
for off the bench (which I avoid now) a short round jar (old T/C Maxi Lube) was good.
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I use a ball block when hunting and keep the spare lubed patches in a percussion cap tin.
Some guys I know use a pc of sinew and run a lenght of it through there bag strap and then use a sewing needle to thread the patchs on through the center, once you have them on you tie a knot to keep them from slipping off. When you need one pull free over the knot .
The patch clasp is easy to make, just a few simple bends with pliers.
Yes, the rawhide ball bag was made from the Wal-Mart rawhide supply, AKA the largest doggy chews they carry.
which reminds me, I have to make up another set of moc rawhide soles. Being from AZ, you too know that soft soles and these bloody &*%#$@ cacti don't go together.
Yes, the rawhide ball bag was made from the Wal-Mart rawhide supply, AKA the largest doggy chews they carry.
which reminds me, I have to make up another set of moc rawhide soles. Being from AZ, you too know that soft soles and these bloody &*%#$@ cacti don't go together.
