Cleaning patches

[colinbentley]

I have been using patches I cut from a roll . I recently went into a gun store to buy a roll but they didn't have any but offered me a pack of 1000 individual patches for $60. I was horrified at the price so went elsewhere and bought the roll for $15. Are the individual patches so superior. I can buy them online for less than half that .

[RoginaJack]

Na, but somebody has to pay for cutting them to size. I just use a roll of 4x2 and cut my own .22lr, 243win and 12g.

[bladeracer]

I have been using patches I cut from a roll . I recently went into a gun store to buy a roll but they didn't have any but offered me a pack of 1000 individual patches for $60. I was horrified at the price so went elsewhere and bought the roll for $15. Are the individual patches so superior. I can buy them online for less than half that .

I use pre-cut patches in the smaller calibers, and the roll for larger bores.

[Oldbloke]

I bought o roll of "i cant believe its not chux" from bunnings for about 12 bucks, should keep me in patches for many years.

Yep, or cut up bed sheets.

PS. Preferably stained.

[Noisydad]

I bought o roll of "i cant believe its not chux" from bunnings for about 12 bucks, should keep me in patches for many years.

Yep, or cut up bed sheets.

PS. Preferably stained.

Does DNA have copper solvent properties we didn't know about? Now i think about it, it'd probably work ok as a black powder residue solvent.

[Wylie27]

$60 for a 1000 what the actual F*^K.

i got a roll of something and cut to size..

[bigfellascott]

Spotlight sells flannelette by the Mtr.

[duncan61]

The pre cuts are cool 1 for .22 2 for .243 and 3 for 7mm I like having a roll of 4 by as well

[KennyA]

Spotlight sells flannelette by the Mtr.

Yep...I'm with you on this one.
I'm a tight ass so I wait for the 50% off sale.

Cheers and happy patching.

[Cryptic]

Spotlight sells flannelette by the Mtr.

Yep...I'm with you on this one.
I'm a tight ass so I wait for the 50% off sale.

Cheers and happy patching.

Should be a tight arsed shooters tips topic.

Tips on cheap alternatives or workarounds for those who couldnt be F'ed paying

[Gwion]

Spotlight sells flannelette by the Mtr.

Yep...I'm with you on this one.
I'm a tight ass so I wait for the 50% off sale.

Cheers and happy patching.

Should be a tight arsed shooters tips topic.

Tips on cheap alternatives or workarounds for those who couldnt be F'ed paying

Shooting is expensive enough without having to pay through the nose for cleaning materials. Use what is available and cheap, I say.
Every bit counts!

[Cryptic]

I tie off the frame on my revolver with my socks when cleaning to cover the firing pin does that count for cheap cleaning.

[Gwion]

Depends how much your socks cost!

[Cryptic]

Depends how much your socks cost!

Probably more than my undies hmmm.
Will try undies next time and I swear that is copper fouling not skidmarks....

[Oldbloke]

I bought o roll of "i cant believe its not chux" from bunnings for about 12 bucks, should keep me in patches for many years.

Yep, or cut up bed sheets.

PS. Preferably stained.

Does DNA have copper solvent properties we didn't know about? Now i think about it, it'd probably work ok as a black powder residue solvent.

No, It's just an environmental feel good thing. Better to use it twice.

[on_one_wheel]

Should be a tight arsed shooters tips topic.

Tips on cheap alternatives or workarounds for those who couldnt be F'ed paying

Wait till you see my 12 gauge pull through.
It's a shoelace tied to a microfiber cloth !

[Oldbloke]

Would be serviceable if you were traveling.

[straightshooter]

All you cashed up wasteful yuppies buying cleaning patches make me feel very down market.
I have been using cut up, worn out, flannelette pajamas forever.
Best ones are light coloured and have vertical stripe patterns that make a good cutting guide.
Cut them into 2" wide strips and layer them onto a roll then cut as required.

[Supaduke]

I use the Egyptian cotton napkins that are served with my beetroot latte and quinoa salad.

Or I buy 12g patches then cut them in half for .30 cal or quarters for .22cal

[RoginaJack]

Good one!!

[Oldbloke]

I use the Egyptian cotton napkins that are served with my beetroot latte and quinoa salad.

Or I buy 12g patches then cut them in half for .30 cal or quarters for .22cal

I know. You're a tight arse and proud of it.
Beats me.

[Tiger650]

Cheers blokes
Just added another item to my collapse of society check list.

"Snowdrop neighbours sheets" LOL.