One of the reasons I'm using the canvas is that it's a tighter weave than the "ticking" I've bought at Spotlight (the quality of which seems to vary somewhat).
I also tried some .495 balls, which I checked with a micrometer and they are round and to size, but didn't notice any real difference in performance.
For swabbing I use a diluted cutting oil (which, btw, is what Dutch used until they changed the formula) and the patch is barely moist, so as you can see I'm already using some of his ideas.
I've been doing more reading, and am wondering if my patch lube is actually too slippery for this rifle. Just because it works on my .45 doesn't mean it's right for this one.
So, I have a couple of things to try - powder and lube. I think the first thing is patches lubed with diluted cutting oil, using the same load as before. Depending on the outcome of that, then switch to 2f and different loads. I'm happy enough with the patch material, as it's holding up well to being fired, unlike the ticking which was shredding even in my .45.
This is giving me lots to think about, just a pity it's not all as logical as doing a Sudoku :hmm: .
I also tried some .495 balls, which I checked with a micrometer and they are round and to size, but didn't notice any real difference in performance.
For swabbing I use a diluted cutting oil (which, btw, is what Dutch used until they changed the formula) and the patch is barely moist, so as you can see I'm already using some of his ideas.
I've been doing more reading, and am wondering if my patch lube is actually too slippery for this rifle. Just because it works on my .45 doesn't mean it's right for this one.
So, I have a couple of things to try - powder and lube. I think the first thing is patches lubed with diluted cutting oil, using the same load as before. Depending on the outcome of that, then switch to 2f and different loads. I'm happy enough with the patch material, as it's holding up well to being fired, unlike the ticking which was shredding even in my .45.
This is giving me lots to think about, just a pity it's not all as logical as doing a Sudoku :hmm: .