black powder patches Pillow ticking.

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But this is one of the problems Im having. $6 for 1/2 yd and another $6 just to ship.
Guess I will have to invest in a micrometer.

Speaking of patches. Has anyone ever tried using HOPPES #9 black powder cleaner as a patch lube? It seems pretty thin to me to use as such but I've head people do it.

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But this is one of the problems Im having. $6 for 1/2 yd and another $6 just to ship.
Guess I will have to invest in a micrometer.

Speaking of patches. Has anyone ever tried using HOPPES #9 black powder cleaner as a patch lube? It seems pretty thin to me to use as such but I've head people do it.

People use their own spit as lube. I’m sure that would be fine.

^^ This

Hence, the term "Spit-patch".
In the days of yesteryear, a patch was first moistened in the mouth.

But honestly, if you care about accuracy, you shouldn't really be using a cleaner on your patches after every shot.
Front stuffer accuracy performs best when your bore is a little dirty or "seasoned" after the first few fouling shots.

Save using cleaners for when the bore becomes fouled enough to where the ball/patch starts to become harder to ram down.

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I know and...ewww.... I'll wait until they bottle it...

I just tried that Hoppes #9 BP cleaner as a patch lube. NOT impressed. Found out you can't lube them a day in advance. It dries out.... Live and learn.