JUKAR SPAIN RIFLE ABOUT PATCH
Always check the bore before firing, run a clean patch down and/or use a light to look for dirt or rust. I suspect it doesn't matter much what you use, as long as you USE IT.
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A patch tip can be helpful, and a ball extractor may be a good idea, too.Įveryone has their favorite cleaning recipes and especially oils or lubricants. Some folks use modern cleaning rods, but I find that a period-correct worm (a double spiral fitting that screws onto the threaded end of the ramrod) is all I need. You'll probably need to run a fine wire through the vent to keep that clear.Īnd yes, ALL fouling is very corrosive, so if you fire your musket once, it will need to be completely cleaned. On a percussion lock, the fouling from the caps will be more tenacious, I believe, but WD-40 or some other solvent should do the trick. Note that black sulfurous water will shoot out the touchhole during cleaning, so it's best done outdoors! Clean and wipe the outside of barrel and stock, too. Then run cloth patches through until they come out clean, then finish with a little oil. I just pour hot water down the bore, and run a "worm" on the ramrod up and down a few times. On my flintlock, the lock is easily removed with 2 screws and cleaned separately. That will vary for folks who shoot regularly! (I don't, unfortunately.)īlack powder fouling is water soluble, so cleaning is mostly done with hot water. Bullets for smoothbores are typically a little smaller than the caliber of the barrel, for fast loading even after some fouling builds up.
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You can get FFF or "3F" powder from gun stores, maybe from some outdoor suppliers (depending on the area).