Shot my pedersoli sharps this week. Tried to use my .54 cal cleaning rod, even using t-shirt material could not push down bore. I had to use a brush with a patch on it. Do i need a .52 caliber jag. Thanks for any help.
Shot my pedersoli sharps this week. Tried to use my .54 cal cleaning rod, even using t-shirt material could not push down bore. I had to use a brush with a patch on it. Do i need a .52 caliber jag. Thanks for any help.
Rob West, 3379V
National Artillery Officer
1st Reg Va Volunteers, 001 TW
Robbie
i have had similar issues with tight patches and cleaning rods
you might try a thinner patch- but bottom line sounds like you need a smaller jag
mike
Moderator
What is the dia of the jag vs Dia of the bore?
I have been using jags from Tom Crone.
He sizes his .01 under the bore and they work great.
He can also custom size one at nationals.
MR. GADGET
NRA LIFE BENEFACTOR MEMBER
Rowan Artillery
N-SSA National Provost Guard
Just remember!
When a pot needs stirring, someone needs to do it...
This confusion existed in the Civil War also.
The Sharps bore is around .52", depending on manufacturer. It is the groove diameter that is around .54.
Most guns are called the caliber by their bore diameter, but for some reason the Sharps was not.
Steve Sheldon
Commander, 4th Louisiana Delta Rifles
Deputy Commander, Deep South Region
NRA Certified Muzzleloading Instructor
My original 1863 bore gauges at .518. I pinned a couple of IAB replicas that were around the same.
You have to find a jag/patch combination that works for your gun. If you are using .54 jag in a .54 bore, your patch cannot be very thick, if that combo even works. .50 jag you may be able to use a nice thick pillow ticking patch that will soak up oil, Ballistol, water.Originally Posted by Rob West
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