Jul 28, 2015 · The noun version of loading can be the abstract as commented above, but because it tends to refer to a process rather than an event, it is also natural and common to use it in referring to …

Nov 14, 2020 · I was taught to snap a percussion cap before loading for the first time to clear any moisture out of the barrel. I was thinking about this today in terms of hunting (it’s my first year hunting …

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Oct 2, 2003 · If loading conicals, do as Zonie said and top off your BP with corn meal to within 3/8" of the rim. If loading balls, try adding loose corn meal all the way to the top -- corn meal will compress quite …

Dec 7, 2018 · The loading, ideally, should be the thickness of your ball diameter. Does not need to be perzact. I have made many ball blocks. Having a planer at home does help. I can plane down a …

Aug 14, 2019 · When loading after the pan has been primed I put a clean hammer stall on the frizzen face, close the frizzen and cock or half cock the weapon. The hammer stall stays on the frizzen until …

Feb 28, 2005 · Loading at the loading port just seems easier and neater to do. I think I would expect at least some powder to stick in the bore and on the face of the cylinder and I’m not a fan of powder …

Jan 15, 2021 · I got my loading data from my Lyman's manual and experiences on the net. I use 80gr powder & shot in my Pedersoli shotgun (I have no Pietta shotgun but actual limits must be similar). I …

Oct 1, 2018 · When loading the powder lean the rifle hammer side down and give the stock a couple slaps. This allows powder to enter the bolster or flame channel.