I mentioned above that Wonder Wads caused variations in powder discharge. Seems I was the only one that noticed this so conducted an experiment this morning. I used the same small amount of powder and made two mounds. One pile I blotted lightly with a Wonder Wad so the granules clotted together. I did not over saturate. It sizzled as it burned, but it did burn so would have fired. The other was very noticeably faster burning and "poofed".
The reason I experimented is to determine the effect on black powder because I want to load 45 Colt casings for my Peacemaker. The casings will hold 40 gr of black powder with the proper compression as the bullet is inserted. It may be the authentic charge in the old days but a bit heavy for my satisfaction. I want to load 25 to 30 grains but need something to take up the gap. I thought 2 to 4 Wonder Wads of 44 cal would be perfect because they fit in the cartridge perfectly. However, I need ungreased wads. Even that, I am concerned because they are felt. I read somewhere that only a poly type material should be used. Maybe the felt holds air. If anyone here knows where I can get a poly fiber wads please let me know.
By the way... All Wonder Wads are not equal. I had some that were yellow and my son had some that were white. Both were saturated heavily but appeared to be two types of grease. Although advertised as "dry" lube it wasn't. The white was grainier, as it it had some dry in it but I couldn't handle them without getting wet grease on my fingers. The grease is a good thing but I prefer not having it pressed against the powder. If it works for you then it is probably okay and my anal side is showing. Ed.
Where the heck has "quality-control gone these days????
