Hey all how are you doing? Today I punched a fresh batch of wads for my revolvers:
My recipe is 2:1 beeswax and lamb’s tallow using Durofelt 1/4” pure wool felt. Punched out with a 7/16 punch for .44s and 3/8” for .36s. I don’t do this to save money, but because these wads work so much better than the factory ones. The fouling stays soft through multiple cylinders. I can clean my bore with 3 patches at day’s end. One damp with water, one to dry, one with Ballistol to preserve the bore.
Love these wads and they’re satisfying to make. Just thought I’d share. If you’re on the fence about making your own revolver wads, go ahead and give it a try. They’re worth it for sure.
-Smokey
My recipe is 2:1 beeswax and lamb’s tallow using Durofelt 1/4” pure wool felt. Punched out with a 7/16 punch for .44s and 3/8” for .36s. I don’t do this to save money, but because these wads work so much better than the factory ones. The fouling stays soft through multiple cylinders. I can clean my bore with 3 patches at day’s end. One damp with water, one to dry, one with Ballistol to preserve the bore.
Love these wads and they’re satisfying to make. Just thought I’d share. If you’re on the fence about making your own revolver wads, go ahead and give it a try. They’re worth it for sure.
-Smokey
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