May 4, 2011, 10:30 PM | #26 |
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The "getting messed up because of people talking to me" never happened before I started shooting BP revolvers and muzzleloaders.
I never actually payed attention to it until this post. But it's true. Through the years shooting cartridge firearms, outside of a few stories or tales, I'm back at getting ready to shoot etc. most everything left me alone. But now, people are talking history and going on and on, talking about battlefields they've visited. And of course, constant, "that thing shore takes a long time to load" that we all endure. It's caused me to dry seat several chambers over the past year, super irritating, but I just thought it was me. I guess these guns are so different and the loading process interesting people can't help themselves. Funny how you can't see the "forest for the trees." OJW |
May 5, 2011, 01:06 AM | #27 | |
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Also CVA's have a drum. Does this effect how many grains you place under the nipple? |
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May 5, 2011, 01:21 AM | #28 |
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It doesn't take much, a few grains maybe. No one measures it out when they put it under the nipple. Put some in and then tap the gun to help move some of the powder down into the flash channel. Then try to put some more in before reinstalling the nipple.
The drum can make it easier to put some powder in. Remove or loosen the nipple and remove the clean out screw. Then some powder can be put directly into the flash channel. Last edited by arcticap; May 5, 2011 at 01:29 AM. |
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I routinely pop a cap with an inserted patched ram-rod and noticed that it only moved about 1/8 to 3/16 of an inch.!! Now, this is on a side lock that does not have a drum. My guess is that you may be able to get more powder in a drum and it still may not work. ..... I have never had a problem pulling a patched round ball and sabots are easier. Now, I have to ask; Ho did you finally correct your dry-ball condition? ... Be Safe !!! |
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It will work Pahoo. Dont ask me how I know.
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