In the past, I've always just bought cotton cleaning patches from a local gun store. However, I read that many guys on a muzzle loading forum I visit have started buying flannel fabric and cutting it to size. I was using shotgun sized patches for my muzzle loader and paying $19 for 500 cotton ones. The flannel ones cut up would cost me $14 for 570 so while not a ton cheaper, it's several dollars cheaper. I like the cotton patches better, but I'd rather save money.
That being said, it's gotten me wondering if I should just cut this flannel up for my rifles too, or if the cotton cleaning patches are better. What do you all use?
That being said, it's gotten me wondering if I should just cut this flannel up for my rifles too, or if the cotton cleaning patches are better. What do you all use?