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Blackhorn 209 cleaning question
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<blockquote data-quote="birddog93" data-source="post: 1472117" data-attributes="member: 25403"><p>I got the best results for accuracy from running a dry patch between shots for Blackhorn (typically with other powders I used a spit-patch). I center the patch on the first run in the barrel and then offset a new clean patch on the jag before sending it down the barrel. I use a 2.5in cleaning patch but with a custom barrel might be to tight with your jag combination and might want to start off with a 2inch patch for 50cal. I never kept my muzzleloader loaded longer than a week (a confidence thing) and would shoot it on paper in the backyard to make sure everything is still on. I live in Michigan and the hunting is usually in wet/snowy weather or drastic temperature changes between night and day temperatures within the week cycle(including storage from being in the vehicle or house). Condensation can happen anywhere. I clean the muzzleloader with shooter's choice or Hoppes #9 and follow it up with high-quality gun oil. I store my muzzleloader with muzzle down for storage in off season so any oil would gravitate towards muzzle instead of the breach. Another thing I use is a muzzle guide for cleaning and loading to protect crown on the gun! An effective muzzleguide is using the front large red plastic attachment from Tipton Universal Bore Guide.</p><p>Dry vs wet patch. I never had a dry patch stick in my muzzleloader using Blackhorn but have by using the other black powder equivalents, hence the reason I use a spit-patch for the other powders. Always have a patch-puller handy, just in case. Also in the field hunting, I would not use patches(swabbing between shots) for a follow-up shot (never been in that predicament, been fortunate everything in big game hunting has been a one-shot kill. However, I wish I could say the same bird hunting!)</p><p>Good Luck and remember, my and other people results might not work for you and keep experimenting until you find what works for you as long as you keep it SAFE! Try other projectiles because you will find one that will work for you eventually with your powder combination.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="birddog93, post: 1472117, member: 25403"] I got the best results for accuracy from running a dry patch between shots for Blackhorn (typically with other powders I used a spit-patch). I center the patch on the first run in the barrel and then offset a new clean patch on the jag before sending it down the barrel. I use a 2.5in cleaning patch but with a custom barrel might be to tight with your jag combination and might want to start off with a 2inch patch for 50cal. I never kept my muzzleloader loaded longer than a week (a confidence thing) and would shoot it on paper in the backyard to make sure everything is still on. I live in Michigan and the hunting is usually in wet/snowy weather or drastic temperature changes between night and day temperatures within the week cycle(including storage from being in the vehicle or house). Condensation can happen anywhere. I clean the muzzleloader with shooter's choice or Hoppes #9 and follow it up with high-quality gun oil. I store my muzzleloader with muzzle down for storage in off season so any oil would gravitate towards muzzle instead of the breach. Another thing I use is a muzzle guide for cleaning and loading to protect crown on the gun! An effective muzzleguide is using the front large red plastic attachment from Tipton Universal Bore Guide. Dry vs wet patch. I never had a dry patch stick in my muzzleloader using Blackhorn but have by using the other black powder equivalents, hence the reason I use a spit-patch for the other powders. Always have a patch-puller handy, just in case. Also in the field hunting, I would not use patches(swabbing between shots) for a follow-up shot (never been in that predicament, been fortunate everything in big game hunting has been a one-shot kill. However, I wish I could say the same bird hunting!) Good Luck and remember, my and other people results might not work for you and keep experimenting until you find what works for you as long as you keep it SAFE! Try other projectiles because you will find one that will work for you eventually with your powder combination. [/QUOTE]
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