Cutting Felt Wads

[CVA Fanboy]

Is the Harbor Freights Hollow Punch advisable? If the guy is just starting out?

 

[Fyrstyk]

I have been using them for years. Need occasional sharpening but seem to work well. Just be sure to punch your wads out on the end grain of a 2 or 4 X 4 for the best results and less wear on the punch.

 

[muzzleloader48]

Is the Harbor Freights Hollow Punch advisable? If the guy is just starting out?

I'd say go for it. There are certain things I won't buy from HF but the punches should be as good as any that you'll pay 2 or 3 times the price for. Besides, they are cheap enough to replace.

 

[Hylander]

Yes, that is the ones I use, work perfect in the drill press

 

[Richard ranes]

Dito

 

[CVA Fanboy]

Thank you all kicking around different ideas, The 2x4 or 4x4 are well advised. I know 7/16 for the .44 wad also been informed the 1/2 might need opening for the .50, been told depends on type of felt and lube cut a few and give them a try first, file or dremmel can open the 1/2 a little aint nothing gonna close it back hahahahahahahha