Found a goldmine

[user 49399]

Thanks! I’ll look that up. In my area, it would take two nests per shot. Now if a mud dauber nest could be used....

I also use jute tow the same way. It’s easier to find.

 

[deerstalkert]

looked today at the wasp nests that the bride committed genocide on, they are still intact.
Question, will that goop she sprayed on them effect the use if it dries or can it be rinsed off? asking for a fowler friend

 

[user 49399]

looked today at the wasp nests that the bride committed genocide on, they are still intact.
Question, will that goop she sprayed on them effect the use if it dries or can it be rinsed off? asking for a fowler friend

When they’re like that I usually just stomp them flat and let them dry in the sun a couple days. Never had any problems.

 

[deerstalkert]

so the chemical goop spray doesn't do any harm?

 

[user 49399]

I haven’t had any problems, but I don’t ingest it. Just like with lead, I keep the stuff away from my mouth.

 

[Kabulrocks]

I also use jute tow the same way. It’s easier to find.

For the jute, do you take a piece of hemp/sisal/jute rope from the hardware store, and unravel it into a bird nest, similar to fire making? Seems like maybe a piece of burlap bag might also be used?

 

[user 49399]

For the jute, do you take a piece of hemp/sisal/jute rope from the hardware store, and unravel it into a bird nest, similar to fire making? Seems like maybe a piece of burlap bag might also be used?

Yes, I will cut the jute string into approximately 4“ - 5” lengths and unravel it to make like a birds nest. It’s easy and relaxing. In about 30 minutes I can make a purty good amount. I’ve never tried burlap.

 

[user 49399]

This ~4” piece made enough for one wad. Took longer to photograph it than make it.

 

[Kabulrocks]

View attachment 147116View attachment 147117View attachment 147118View attachment 147119This ~4” piece made enough for one wad. Took longer to photograph it than make it.

Thanks! I’m going to try this next range session.

 

[user 49399]

I’ll also add that occasionally, maybe every 8 to 10 shots, I may add spit or homemade lube to a couple of the wads to keep everything flowing smoothly.

 

[Magungo1066]

I have heard of using wasp nest for patching but haven’t been around anyone actually using it. Do you cut patches for rifles, or is it used wadded up for shot?

I just wad it up! It crushes nicely and compresses a lot

 

[ord sgt]

I found this beauty under our deck at the end of last year. I wasn’t shooting black powder then. If I’d only known.

I had one like that in a tree in my backyard. Huge windstorm wiped out the entire nest before I could harvest it.

 

[Kabulrocks]

So, I’m wollering around on the ground under my truck replacing the rear parking brake cables. As I’m rolling back out, this guy was watching me about 12” from my noggin’. Nest location noted for future harvesting.