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Is there a reason or an advantage to tamping the powder before you add in the bullet?
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There is really no advantage but I'm sure some folks out there, think so. As previously mentioned, consistency is very important. I have observed various loading techniques and the only issue I ever have, is safety. I too load powder and patched round ball. I can gauge my ramrod pressure fairly well. Although it may be safe, what is a calibrated bounce. ….
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Any undue tamping or bouncing the ram rod on the projectile will deform it.
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Not only deform a ballistic tip but crush a pellet. Now, a round ball is a different story as they are very forgiving. ….
Be Safe !!!