I am finally set up to shoot my ERMA repro Gallagher. Mr. Hoyt relined the barrel to 50 cal., got brass and sized my projectiles.
Mr. Hoyt did a marvelous job; however, should have requested more specifically bore of 515 to 520 for the brass I am using.
Groove diam mics to 507, sized my bullet to 509. The bullet fits loosely in the mouth of the brass.
That is the basis for my question. Would you recommend paper patching it? ... patch probably ain't going anywhere...or, leave it loose?