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by rathunter
Sat May 31, 2014 11:11 pm
Forum: Ammo & Parts
Topic: a new type of wadding?
Replies: 11
Views: 7795

Re: a new type of wadding?

I realize your point. But I'm theorizing on why a wet wad pushes lead weights out of the barrel much faster than dry. They aren't equel weight, the wet is heavier, so it should go slower. Here is the differences- the wet is MUCH harder to push down the barrel(I usually just pound it in a few inches,...
by rathunter
Thu May 29, 2014 6:13 pm
Forum: Ammo & Parts
Topic: a new type of wadding?
Replies: 11
Views: 7795

Re: a new type of wadding?

Really, that isn't much of an issue. What about the water content of a potato? I see your point, but I have noticed that wet paper towels go much, much, much further than dry paper towels. Much better seal. Here is why I don't think it is an issue: 1. Wet goes further than multiple dry 2. when I put...
by rathunter
Wed May 28, 2014 7:59 pm
Forum: Ammo & Parts
Topic: a new type of wadding?
Replies: 11
Views: 7795

a new type of wadding?

So I was messing around with lead wheel weights and potato guns. Not a good combo, my gun (1.5" bore) can put a lead wheel weight through 1/2 inch of plywood(i meant that it was dangerous...). I just spray some propane slightly upside down, and it makes a mist. when I can see the base of the ammo I ...