I need Kynoch Wads

[rookhawk]

Does anyone have any spare Kynoch 40-50 caliber wads? (For a .450 and .470 NE)

Trader Keith is out of stock. I need four bags total to regulate two rifles, build their loads, etc.

 

[alby]

Dacron won’t suffice?

 

[deewayne2003]

Does anyone have any spare Kynoch 40-50 caliber wads? (For a .450 and .470 NE)

Trader Keith is out of stock. I need four bags total to regulate two rifles, build their loads, etc.

There was a newer member to the forum from England that had lots of old ammo and Kynoch wads, even with shipping it wasn't a bad deal and I'm trying to find his post.

The other option would be this in 1/2" if you can find it.

C.R. LAURENCE B0CBR58C CRL 5/8" Open Cell Backer Rod - 100 Foot Roll: Adhesive Caulk: Amazon.com: Tools & Home Improvement

C.R. LAURENCE B0CBR58C CRL 5/8" Open Cell Backer Rod - 100 Foot Roll: Adhesive Caulk: Amazon.com: Tools & Home Improvement

www.amazon.com

Dacron won’t suffice?

Dacron produces higher pressure

 

[Surgeon1]

Following, I need some too for 470-500 and 450-400

 

[SkullKeeper]

I make my own using 2”x2” square lightweight foam insulation that you put around a window AC unit. For the punch I take a ruined case and cut the case head off as well as cutting the case just below the shoulder, then I sharpen one end with a round file. I’ll post a photo of the square form when I get home. I cut the foam about an inch in width and punch away. Each plug weighs about 2-3 grains.

 

[Rare Breed]

Does anyone have any spare Kynoch 40-50 caliber wads? (For a .450 and .470 NE)

Trader Keith is out of stock. I need four bags total to regulate two rifles, build their loads, etc.

@Psm1975

 

[Rare Breed]

psm1975

 

[Rare Breed]

Following, I need some too for 470-500 and 450-400

@Psm1975

 

[MacJenkins]

This is what I put in my 450 and 470.

M-D Building Products 0.5 in. x 20 ft. Gray Foam Backer Rod Weatherstrip for Medium Gaps and Joints 71480 - The Home Depot

Use this MD Building Products Caulk Backer Rod to help fill gaps and openings in pavement cracks, wall joints, foundations, sidewalks and driveways.

www.homedepot.com

 

[rookhawk]

Dacron won’t suffice?

Dacron produces a bit more pressure, but that doesn't bother me. It does create different regulation, however. If I'm regulating two rifles and loading up 100 rounds each for them, I need to know I have enough kynoch wads to handle that task or it isn't worth starting with Kynoch. Changing wads later will require building a new load.

 

[MacJenkins]

Dacron produces a bit more pressure, but that doesn't bother me. It does create different regulation, however. If I'm regulating two rifles and loading up 100 rounds each for them, I need to know I have enough kynoch wads to handle that task or it isn't worth starting with Kynoch. Changing wads later will require building a new load.

I was always afraid of packing dacron too tight especially in bottleneck cases below the shoulder. I like wads or foam better.

 

[rookhawk]

I was always afraid of packing dacron too tight especially in bottleneck cases below the shoulder. I like wads or foam better.

The proponents of dacron are using 3031 and RL15 at low pressures, just enough to get regulating velocity. They are then meticulously weighing their dacron for 1gr or 1.5gr to ensure they are not allowing variances in pressure.

Dacron should be treated with the same respect as powder. .5 grains variance in either can create an unsafe condition.

 

[Surgeon1]

I've used both Dacron and Kynoch wads in my double rifles. Mostly using 3031 (470) and
RL15 (450-400). I really don't like the Dacron and wads are impossible to find. Just starting to regulate
with open cell backer rod. In 500 NE the Dacron actually works well with 2.0 gr over H335.

 

[Nevada Mike]

Buffalo Arms has wads has felt and veg fiber wads. Circle fly has all kinds of card and fiber wads. Might check them.

 

[MacJenkins]

Yes I was always very meticulous when measuring Dacron. Moved on to foam wads or backer rod in probably 08-09’ and never looked back. Now I just cut the backer rod to the same length. Much easier and quicker than Dacron and a hell of a lot mess when you fire the rounds.

 

[Surgeon1]

Anyone using open cell Aquanet like material used in aquariums?

 

[rookhawk]

I wrote Surgeon1 a PM that says about this:

What you use for a wad or stuffing doesn’t matter that much, what matters greatly is prefect uniformity and consistency. Have enough to use the rest of your life for that given rifle.

As to which wad is best, there is no such thing. I’ve had scenarios where Dacron worked better, or worse, or different. My personal preference is to get regulation with low pressures using 3031 and RL15. Before I go off the deep end and try other powders, I would definitely change the wad and if that doesn’t work, I’d change the primer. Anything you can do to keep the recoil curve of original cordite is good, anything you can do to keep recoil down is very good.

All wads are just another tool to get good regulation.

 

[grand veneur]

I use this fiber wads 20 ga and 28 ga for reloading the cartridges 577 Nitro Express and 600 Nitro Express. Work well.

 

[Rare Breed]

@Psm1975

I bought 10 bags 100 per bag from @Psm1975 three months ago. I talked to Trader Keith they will no longer have them not just OOS

 

[SkullKeeper]

Here the stuff… a package of this (about $6) will make hundreds of the lightest plugs and they don’t collapse. I’ve used these for years. I personally think backer rod is too stiff and heavy but I’m sure it works.