I have a .62 cal smoothbore, and every time I clean it, EVERY TIME, I end up with patch and jag stuck! Can anyone one tell me why? I do not have this issue with any of my rifles.
Thanks
I used to have patches pull off in my Smoothbore but never had it grab the jag?
I switched to a One Size Smaller jag then the barrel (sea Musket and a pistol) and the I cut my own Cotton Flannel patches (buy it by the yard, cheaper then store bought) and I use a Button Jag and cut the patch Large so it bunches up pulling it back out - I haven't had any more problems.
However, I run first run a couple patches, Then I run a wad of tow on a worm, Then pull it all out with the patches. Usually takes me about 6 or 7 patches and the tow gets washed out and dried to be reused, one or two more patches for the final oil wipe and DONE.
Now I haven't seen if you answered if you have a Vent Liner or not?
My Smoothbores do not but my rules do: with a vent liner i always pull it. Clean the threads, use the extra large hole to scrub the breach with Q-Tips.
Always GREASE the liner before replacing, use Only fingers screwing back in (no drivers or electric 'thread strippers) and do not over tighten; torque Not Required.
Switching to Cotton Flannel and custom cutting my sizes has saved me a lot of money, I use less patches because they clean and absorb better and I stopped losing patches. Using a one size smaller jag and tossing my brass brush out I don't get things stuck anymore either...if I feel I need more 'contact' then I just run that tow down and maybe run a double thick (two stached) Cotton Flannel patch.