Wad size for 44 revolver?

[brewer12345]

I need to punch some lubed wool felt wads for the 44 NMA I have on the way. My punch set has 7/16" and 1/2" punches. I was thinking that the 7/16" would work although it is technically a tiny bit smaller than the nominal bore size. Any reason to think this won't work as an overpowder wad?

 

[Dave Markowitz]

I use a 7/16" punch from a set I bought at Harbor Freight to make .44 wads. Works fine.

 

[woodnbow]

I need to punch some lubed wool felt wads for the 44 NMA I have on the way. My punch set has 7/16" and 1/2" punches. I was thinking that the 7/16" would work although it is technically a tiny bit smaller than the nominal bore size. Any reason to think this won't work as an overpowder wad?

It will but I went another way. I’m using either a12mm cutter for 45 cap and ball and 13mm for 50 or 50 cal precut in .45 and .54 in 50, 58 in .54... seems to create a better seal

 

[LST-1185]

For 45 caliber I was using a 12mm hand punch but switched to a press mounted die as this is the best way for me to make alot of wads in one afternoon.

 

[drobs]

Electric drill and harbor freight punches is what I use. No hammering required.
https://www.harborfreight.com/6-piece-hollow-punch-set-67030.html

 

[Armored farmer]

I use a 7/16 hole punch on a piece of end grain wood block.
I haven't tried the drill method, but could surely stack your materials and really get into production mode.