First timer paper patching advice

[Jakeleg]

Thanks Don and I dont have any 16-1 I have 250 lbs or more of 20-1 I thought about trying first? But I can order some 16-1

[kwilliams]

Just shoot the 20-1 and develop your loading technique(s), wads, paper, compression, bullet choice, charge weight etc.
Record the results and then give the 16-1 a try.

[Don McDowell]

Thanks Don and I dont have any 16-1 I have 250 lbs or more of 20-1 I thought about trying first? But I can order some 16-1

20-1 will work, but the 16-1 will give you tighter groups especially when the distance gets long. With that much 20-1 on hand, it wouldn't be that big of a deal to get a bit of tin, add to a pot full of the 20-1 and give it a whirl.

[Minerat]

To 10#'s of 20:1 you can add 3 oz of 60/40 bar solder or 1.75 oz of pure tin to get 16:1.

[Jakeleg]

Hey thank you I’ll try it!