Starting Place ?

[Rkymtn57]

Thank you all !
 With all the great advice I'm already doing much better.
I need to get some more supplies and then I can start fine tuning it.
Now only if it would stop raining , our prayers were answered so I'm not complaining ....much!
Thanks , D

[Paddlefoot]

Rain drops wont deflect the ball. Just shoot from under cover.   A little thing but I always stand my square aiming point up on a corner. That way you can easily see how much your sight is covering the bottom of the square or leaving light under the point. It makes calling your shots easier. If you are having flinching problems you might try using less prime in the pan too so you don't have a big whoosh when that goes off. if you are over priming that will probably speed up the ignition time some too.

[WadePatton]

Neatsfoot oil works for a hunting patch lube as well.

It is available at any place selling horse feed and tack.  NOTE, you don't want "compound" (NFO adulterated to be cheaper), you want PURE NFO-it'll be on the same shelf and cost a bit more.

Lots of other uses for it too. 

Also, your point of impact should change a little between water/spit type lubes and oily/greasy lubes.  Learn the difference...more shooting!

[George Sutton]

Just a note: JoAnns sells 100% cotton ticking. Beware they also sell a blend of polyester and cotton ticking that looks identical. Make sure you get the 100% cotton.

Centershot

[Rkymtn57]

Thanks Wade &  Center  I havnt had time to really get after it yet but I will soon. DD

[hortonstn]

if you can try a .490 ball and a teflon coated patch 0.20 dry
70 grains fff
works for a lot of guys on the bench i will need driven in  to start
paul

[Rkymtn57]

thank you Paul DD

[satwel]

James e is right on, but I would like to add an additional comment. When you are at Joann's Fabrics, also buy some 40lb drill cloth. It's used to make pockets and is sometimes called pocket drill. I have been using it for years with great success in my .50 GM barrel with a .490 ball. IMHO it is a tighter weave than the pillow ticking. Mics somewhere between .015 and .018. Be sure to wash it at least once before shooting to remove the sizing.