cheers tac - and just to answer another similar question, are the lubricated wads doing the same (or similar job) as the E45?

i actually like the idea of using e45 as i know that for me, the cleaning will be the bit that puts me off or it would be left for tomorrow and i'd end up knackering the gun!



so my interpretation is (and please correct me if i'm wrong)

  • that people use slightly oversized balls to get a perfect fit hence shaving off the little ring of lead on the way
  • powder is essential (obviously) and the choice to go for pyrodex over BP is personal preference rather than a limitation on the guns part (with pyrodex being fine on FAC but BP needs an extra explosives license)
  • the use of a filler is not essential and is again, a personal preference thing
  • E45 helps stop the powder residue etc. from sticking on and makes the cleaning process a lot less labour intensive
  • there are no right or wrong answers in the world of black powder!


if all the above is true...... then i could be on my way to bp shooting with a pistol, balls, pyrodex, powder flask & a trip to boots?