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- Loading press | The Muzzleloading Forum
I bought the traditions loading press and added a larger base Its chincy but cheap It seems to work ok with my larger base but I will not be surprised when it breaks It has however been working well for about a year of weekly use
- Loading Blocks or boards? | The Muzzleloading Forum
The reason for the question is that there was absolutely no evidence in the 1990's, either written or artifact, for the boards prior to the 19th century as a loading tool Folks have muddled the question for years, and just because the board was claimed to be from the 18th century and North America, meant nothing
- Trouble loading the Pedersoli Hawken Hunter 50 cal
Also, as mentioned, you might want to try some round balls If you start with a 490 and see what thickness of patch is the thickest you can tolerate, for ease of loading, you will get an idea of how tight your bore is Watch some Black Powder Maniac videos and see the accuracy he gets with thin patches, no short starter, and no arm wrestling
- The Muzzleloading Forum
Muzzleloading related things you've made or have questions about making - Knives, Tomahawks, Horns, Clothing, Bags, etc Traditional Only - no modern designs
- Revolver cylinder loading stand | The Muzzleloading Forum
Who makes the best revolver cylinder loading stand? Robust and not flimsy, something that will last and work with remington and colt style guns? Thanks
- 1858 Loads | The Muzzleloading Forum
I have 2 steel 1858 Remingtons -- both 44 -- both Pietta's The "Owner's Manual" that came with them says use a load of FFFG 12-15 Grains (Weight? Volume? - manual does not say) I also have a paper cartridge kit (readily available) that includes a powder measure that delivers 24 Grains by
- Loading . 45 Pedersoli Kentucky pistol | The Muzzleloading Forum
I would want a looser ball and patch combination for easier loading as I get to know my pistol So, my earlier suggestion stands The specs state a 1 in 18" twist There's 12 lands and grooves In addition to a pistol powder measure, a short starter and loading stand should be in the inventory I made a starter with a rod long enough to seat
- Suitable conical for both paper cartridge and loose loading.
I know a heel certainly helps the seating of the ACP bullet in the Walker without having to carve the loading port out any larger The wave paper will add about 0025 additional width to the bullet base if not sheared at loading
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