Was able to get the new rifle out again today. Since I couldn't find any new Hoppes #9 Plus yesterday I used my old batch of 9 Plus that I had on hand. Following are the loads that I used today.
.350 Hornady ball, .018 bulk pillow ticking patch. 9 Plus patch lube, 40 gr. 3F Goex.
.358 cast ball, .015 bulk pillow ticking patch. 9 Plus patch lube, 40 gr. 3F Goex.
.358 cast ball, .018 bulk pillow ticking patch. 9 Plus patch lube, 40 gr. 3F Goex.
Fired a total of 15 shots before the breeze picked up. Did not do any swabbing between shots at all. Loading was easy and consistent the entire time. My groups did tighten up somewhat, but there are other variables in play for the moment. All in all I'm very pleased with today's results. I don't remember why I switched patch lubes many years ago, guess I was looking for a better mousetrap. I also have a tin of Track of the Wolf Pure Mink Oil that I'm anxious to try out but that's for another day. Here in the Arizona mountains is the pleasant time of year, probably go shooting again tomorrow.
Jim