Spit?

[Toomuch51]

Well hi, yall.



Doing much research on the subject of lubrication for gun patches, I have learned that some use their own spit to moisten a patch for shooting. Some claim this works as well if not better than commercial or homemade patch lubes, and of course saves money.

Now I do use "spit patches" as it were to swab my bore out after shooting a few shots, but have yet to use them as an actual lube for a PRB. Just looking for some input on the pros and the cons of using spit patches for shooting.

~Smokey~

You have just answered your own question. :thumbsup:
Personally, soon after I first got involved in muzzleloading (after having tried a multitude of commercial lubes) I tried saliva and never looked back.
Benefits include no cost, ease of loading, no mess and not having to wipe between shots.

 

[Kansas Jake]

:metoo: Except when I'm hunting deer and may leave the rifle loaded for several days or longer. Then I use a lube.

 

[nkbj]

The taste of burned powder is part of the charm of hobby.