using old wonder wads

[DUNITALL]

I have not shot my black powder pistols for a long time but I am going out around Christmas time and am in question about using old felt wads. will the lube still be good or should I just go and get some new ones. Can I just put some kind of lube on them like melted Crisco or such.

 

[horseman308]

Just put them in some melted crisco, let them soak it up, then squeeze out the excess.

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[Ricklin]

Yup, that would be my 2nd recommendation.

The first one would be to store them in an airtight container.

 

[Fingers McGee]

I wouldn't do a thing to them except load them & send them down range as usual.

 

[drobs]

I have some Wonder Wads that are dry. They may be that way by design. I've taken to putting a dab of Bore Butter on top of them and then pressing the ball on top of that.

I go powder, wonder wad, bore butter, ball. Works good.

 

[DUNITALL]

Thank all of you for your help I am going to try the little dab of bore butter on top. I think that way I will only do what I think I will use for the day. Again thank to all.