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I have used the foam backer rod that you can get from any Home Depot, Lowes, Ace or other hardware store.
I prefer it because it comes in three diameters and is so easy to measure and cut.

Funny you should mention that. I just read about that stuff a couple nights ago in a Ross Seyfried DGJ article(?), at least I think that's where the info came from. I've been reading so many articles on double rifle loads recently I lose track of the source.

Actually strike that. I think it was mentioned as an aside by "Capt Curl" in his treatise on paper patching. I can recall the damn picture of the stuff, but am foggy on the source! Anyway, it did look promising. Haven't printed out his essay yet, but will. Also managed to order the Paul Matthews book on paper patching he thought was out of print.

But back to your point, Huvius, the stuff really did look very "user friendly". Many Thanks for confirming that.

Krakow Kid,

The 1/2" backer rod is the easiest filler to use in a .500 3" NE. I don't use backer rod in bottle neck cases because it is closed cell foam that won't readily conform to the bottle neck.

I get mine at Lowes.

Curl

Thank You, Capt. That's good news as I'm only interested in straight cases - I'm a novice rifle handloader, the easier the better!