Recent content by eccentricjackal

Thanks for the replies, and thanks J-Bar for the pictures, I didn't have internet access over the weekend so have only just seen these replies. The pictures are very helpful, and I will look properly over them and compare them to mine tonight, I have never noticed the hammer bouncing as in the...

Would blowback break the caps to bits after firing? Ryan

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll give it a try without the cornmeal and see if that stops burning me. I forgot to mention in the original post; Is it normal for the caps to be just... gone after firing? The CCI caps I used before would be knackered, flat things, and occasionally get caught in...

Hi All, I have a Ruger Old Army that I have started shooting more frequently recently, and found a recurring issue with hot flash flying out of the trigger opening and burning my finger! From the lovely speckled burn pattern across my finger (not serious burns, just very off-putting!) I would...

Thanks everyone for all your suggestions. While this post was up, I may have found a possible source for the exact stuff, I am awaiting an email response from them, if it is the correct stuff I will post it here for any other UK shooters! If it isn't, I am happy to just use normal felt since a...

cooldill, do you find the 3/8" big enough to fill the chamber? I have bought a 7/16" but was planning to bore it out a little as it is a little smaller than the chamber, does the wax expand it? I use semolina instead of cornmeal (think it is basically the same) to pad out, but haven't been...

Thanks everyone for all the advice, I'll order some standard wool felt, and be on the look out for hats! The wax block and grease cookies look interesting, once I get a feel for what to expect from the more standard wads, I'll try them out and see how it goes! Thanks again, Ryan

kbbailey, that is exactly what i want, unfortunately I am in the UK so postage makes that source very expensive... I havent found a similar supplier here yet other than people selling 100% wool 1/8 inch craft felt, so I am looking for info on whether anyone has tried sort of thing that instead...

Blackpowdershooter44, that sounds like a good alternative, if i dont get hold of any felt I'll definitely try that out (will probably try it out even if i get some!). Missionary, that sounds worth looking into, I was hoping to find a consistent supply like you guys have with durofelt but failing...

Thanks rodwha, That was the impression I was under, I was hoping someone might have used softer stuff and be able to give further info. Thanks, I'll be sure to only use the real wool stuff! Ryan

Hi all, I've been looking into making wads instead of paying £5.50 per hundred (plus shipping), and found the only suggestion on felt to be Durofelt, which by all accounts is perfect... if you live in the US... Unfortunately overseas shipping removes the money saving from it unless I buy in...

Hi Robhof, I would definitely do the same, it took a little bit of time for me to convince myself that the fact it shoots well means the barrel pitting isn't too concerning to keep the gun. Unfortunately here in the UK any pressure bearing parts of a gun are licenced items so replacing a barrel...

J-Bar, thank you for the offer, it is much appreciated, however I think postage would amount to more than three quarters of a set from here, saving me a little bit, but also robbing you of a spare set that could be useful in the future! Blackpowdershooter, it is an exceptional price here as...

Rodwha, thanks, I like the look of the Track of The Wolf ones (not just because they're pretty cheap including UK postage!) and might go that way in the end. Yes, the internal holes when held up to the light are much larger than my Uberti and as I said let powder out (to the point that I can...

Thanks Noz, for me that means I'll get whichever of the two I can get cheapest!