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Thunder Bay

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So I’ve never used a loading block before as I’ve always just loaded out of my bag. I recently picked one up for my 50 cal GPR…. Anyway, do you folks use greased patches w/ the loading block? Is it necessary to put a little more on the patching it will be sitting in the block awaiting use? or just wipe patch as usual in the mink oil as usual and load into the block. I’m using TOW mink oil if it matters.
 
I use a loading block for both rifle and smoothbore when using a single round ball. I make my own loading blocks. For hunting I like only two or three balls in a block. Light weight and convenient if I have to make a quick second shot. When I used to shoot in competition I had loading blocks with more capacity.
I lube the patch before I seat it with a ball in the block. If it has been in the block, drying, for several days, I will then fill the covered patched ball recess with more lube, as RedJohn said above.
 
I use a three holer and lube it with mink oil. I don't bother with additional lube or mess around with it no matter how long it is in the block since I only use it for quick follow up shots.
 

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