I've been thinking, instead of sawing away with a patch knife, why not use a pair of shears. Not historically correct, but probably faster and more efficient. Maybe some of you are doing this already, but I'm going to try it on my next range trip.
if you want a nice trim fit, I don't think you will get it with shears. Never tried it, but think the shears will stay too high on the muzzle.I've been thinking, instead of sawing away with a patch knife, why not use a pair of shears. Not historically correct, but probably faster and more efficient. Maybe some of you are doing this already, but I'm going to try it on my next range trip.
I agree. And if your knife is truly SHARP, it won't need 'sawing away'!if you want a nice trim fit, I don't think you will get it with shears. Never tried it, but think the shears will stay too high on the muzzle.
Larry
I had that thought once.I've been thinking, instead of sawing away with a patch knife, why not use a pair of shears.
If you cut them out at home you will save even more time.I've been thinking, instead of sawing away with a patch knife, why not use a pair of shears. Not historically correct, but probably faster and more efficient. Maybe some of you are doing this already, but I'm going to try it on my next range trip.
Ha, Good answer! I missed the sawing in the first go around. One good slice should work!I agree. And if your knife is truly SHARP, it won't need 'sawing away'!
For me, a good sharp patch knife is the fastest. I just place my patch strip on the muzzle push the ball flush and one quick pass with a razor sharp knife it is ready to be pushed home.
PC/HC plastic 35mm film canisters if pre-lubing, though I still have a few of the more ‘traditional’ aluminum ones. If one lubes their patch material as they load, getting grease on other stuff not an issue unless you are careless.Isn’t carrying a greasy roll of patching material a nuisance?
How do you keep from getting the grease on your other stuff?
PC/HC plastic 35mm film canisters if pre-lubing, though I still have a few of the more ‘traditional’ aluminum ones. If one lubes their patch material as they load, getting grease on other stuff not an issue unless you are careless.
As long as you have a SHARP knife, trimming patches at the muzzle is very quick and easy. I have recently been experimenting with a couple of straight razors. Just have to work out a handle and sheath. If you can shave with it, it will breeze through any patch material easier than any shears I have used.
Me too, I saw him do that and thought ‘how neat!”Watch bp maniac's videos. He partially pre cuts and has a video demonstrating. He just tears a patch off the strip he carries. I tried it, very simple and quick.
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