Slug Guns and Muzzleloaders

[Joe Gussenhoven]

Hi Joe
we have 45 minutes for 13 shots incluiding fouling shots. My bullet is tapered. I'll be at the range on sunday so will take some pics of the slug gun , shot patched and an unfired bullet.

If i posted you some cash could you post me some of the patching paper you use?

How do you lube your patches. The guys here who shoot paper patched bullets roll the patched (wrapped ) bullet on an oily pad. I have plwenty of Wright whale oil that i use in my swage . Would it be suitable as a patch lube?

I don't have any experience with tapered paper patched bullets. I do use tapered grease groove bullets an my breech muzzle loading rifles and they are extremely accurate with the correct fit. The correct fit is when the top band just rides on the lands. I assume your paper patched bullet is unsupported at the nose?

I once asked Rich Hicks what type of oil is best. He told me just about any oil will work. I use Jojoba oil. After preparing my paper strips they are laid in an Altoids tin. The oil is added until all patches soak up the oil.

I'll get some paper to you.

Joe.

Vlad, did you get the paper yet? Sent two tablets. Been sending you PMs too. Where are ya? The bush?

Joe.