Mason jars ain't always for iced tea!

[Sharpsman]

I cut 500 patches at a time; pillow ticking type and big enough such that I can cut at the muzzle! When patches are somewhat 'de-oiled' the thickness is around .018" and work really great in my .50 and .54 caliber ML. I use plain old Canola oil and it works just fine! Don't know for certain but I might patch wetter than most folks!

Canola oil patches by Sharps Man, on Flickr

PRB by Sharps Man, on Flickr

:Salute:

 

[Smokin' Joe]

Just curious Sharpsman.....Do you press the patches out or how do you somewhat 'de-oiled' the Canola oil before using?

 

[Marty1]

While on the subject of jars and patches, I basically do the same with cleaning patches.

Above is a 3" diameter jar with pre-cut square cleaning patches.  For BH209, I just dribble Hoppe's No. 9 into the jar until all the patches are soaked.  This makes cleaning intervals at the range a lot easier.

 

[Gramps]

Great idea fellas and thanks.

 

[Sharpsman]

Just curious Sharpsman.....Do you press the patches out or how do you somewhat 'de-oiled' the Canola oil before using?

Hold on and I'll show you!

Untitled by Sharps Man, on Flickr

I lay whatever I want amount of on bottom board....put the other board atop and just back up a bit an voila....pat with a Scott towel and ready to use!

 

[Kentucky Colonel]

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[patocazador]

I see them.

 

[dakotamar]

I cut 500 patches at a time; pillow ticking type and big enough such that I can cut at the muzzle! When patches are somewhat 'de-oiled' the thickness is around .018" and work really great in my .50 and .54 caliber ML. I use plain old Canola oil and it works just fine! Don't know for certain but I might patch wetter than most folks!

Canola oil patches by Sharps Man, on Flickr

PRB by Sharps Man, on Flickr

:Salute:

all is good until it falls on the concrete and breaks,  i use plastic cases to hold my lubed patches.

 

[Buck Conner1]

Good ideas guys, anything that you have to soak always looks neat in Mason jars. I get caught once in a while when stealing a few of the wife's jars for different projects. Now I'll have to swipe a few more for cleaning and shooting patches.