Strip patch and Moose Snot

[Hubertus]

Not to want to seem dense, but here goes...

If one wants to use strip patch from pillow ticking cut at the muzzle ("muzzle cutting" advantages discussed in other threads) and one also wants to use the oft-recommended "Moose Snot" lube, then how does one go about this without it getting to be a total mess? Is this where you would recommend a loading block? (I can see it's advantages for hunting, but what about a woods walk or paper punching?)

Thanks,
Hubertus

 

[jtmattison]

Tear your patch material into a strip. Apply Moose Snot with finger, butter knife, putty knife or whatever you prefer. Roll the patching up and store in a tin. No fuss, no mess.

HD

 

[nchawkeye]

I cut my strips, lay them on a newspaper and take a putty knife and apply the lube...Then roll up, pop in the microwave for 15 seconds to help the lube penetrate the ticking...

Roll up and put in your patch box or load your loading block and cut at the block...

 

[tjohnson56]

This may sound strange but why microwave the strips? The only side that needs the snot is the side against the bore, is this so you can use either side?

I'm going to make a batch of snot but what I need to know is how much is enough snot on a strip?

Thanks for any help.

 

[jtmattison]

This may sound strange but why microwave the strips? The only side that needs the snot is the side against the bore, is this so you can use either side?

I'm going to make a batch of snot but what I need to know is how much is enough snot on a strip?

Thanks for any help.

I don't think microwaving is necessary.

I lay the ticking strip on my bench and apply the snot with a putty knife. I rub it in and scrape off the excess. I do both sides.

HD

 

[paulvallandigham]

The microwave is NOT necessary, if you have enough tme for the lube to migrate through the cloth completely, or can leave the strips of cloth in sunlight to "cook ". Lay down some wax paper on a kitchen countertop, then lay the strips of cloth on them, and apply the moose snot, or bore butter, or any other lube concoction, with a butter knife, or putty knife, or spatula. The excess that goes off the cloth can be scraped up, and use to lube more fabric.

The only reason to use a microwave is if its the morning of the shoot, you forgot to lube up some patching a couple of days before, and you need to get to the club for the shoot quickly. A few 5 second bursts with the microwave will spread the lube through the fabric quickly without burning either the fabric, or the lube. :thumbsup:

 

[mazo kid]

I cut my strips, lay them on a newspaper and take a putty knife and apply the lube...Then roll up, pop in the microwave for 15 seconds to help the lube penetrate the ticking...

Roll up and put in your patch box or load your loading block and cut at the block...

The nice thing about the microwave is that you can soak a BUNCH of patching strips in a container of lube, then strip the lube off through your fingers and you are DONE! I carry rolls of this lubed patching in my shooting pouch and also bullet blocks, always ready to either cut at the muzzle or punch into the bore.

 

[BrownBear]

I don't go to so much bother. I keep the snot in a small tin. When I need a patch I just open the tin and wipe the patch strip across the surface, then put the lid back on the tin. If I get any on my hands in the course of starting a ball and cutting the patch I've got a wipe rag....er....patch strip....right there in my hands for cleanup. Cutting at the bore is mostly a range deal with me, because I almost always cut into a loading block. Run out of loads in block in the field? Take a few moments to refill it.

 

[410-er]

I just made some.Wiped it on with my messy fingers then placed on a foil covered cookie sheet in the oven at lowest setting for about 5 minutes.Turn off over and let cool inside oven.

 

[Stumpkiller]

I carry the Moose Snot in a metal tin (an Altoids or mint tin with the paint burnt off) and a rolled strip of clean cotton. I open the tin, drag the bore side of the patch across the lube, lay it across the muzzle and set a ball on it, then thumb push the ball flush with the muzzle & slice of the excess patch. The ram her home and shoot away.

With a really tight patch and steeply crowned muzzle you'll likely need a short starter.

Finding a loose patch load that works or a radius/cone crown is a blessing.