Patch Size Question

[highpowershooter@comcast.]

I have an old Connecticut Valley Arms pistol. 50cal. I shoot 490 ball. I haven't shot it in over 5 years and I forgot what size patch to use!!
Thanks

 

[64Springer]

The one that produces the best accuracy.

Be it .010, .015 or .018 thickness.

 

[Larry (Omaha)]

I have an old Connecticut Valley Arms pistol. 50cal. I shoot 490 ball. I haven't shot it in over 5 years and I forgot what size patch to use!!
Thanks

Whatever size raps the ball a little OVER center. Got to seal the bore.
Just rap a ball and cut off at top.

Larry

 

[Acorn Mush]

Highpowershooter@comcast

If you want to use pre-cut patches, try starting with .015 thick pillow ticking material cut in 1-1/4" squares or rounds. My fingers are a bit numb, so I cut mine a little oversize at 1-3/8" x 1-3/8".

Your situation is obviously different than mine, but the above info should be sufficient to get you started. Adjust patch thickness and size as needed and have fun.

Which end of the state (or maybe the middle) do you call home?

 

[highpowershooter@comcast.]

East Bay Area is home base. Richmond Rod and Gun Club is my home range since we lost Chabot Gun Club

 

[hanshi]

A patch that's a little oversize works fine and is much preferable to a patch just a bit undersize.

 

[Rifleman1776]

As long as it grips the ball size (not thickness) is not relevant to accuracy. It can be greatly oversized with no problem.