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gwpercle · March 15, 2024, 02:49 PM

I was taught ...
Powder - Ball - Lube on top of ball .
Grandfather said that lube over the ball prevented a chain-fire in revolvers and lubed the ball as it went down the barrel ... but mainly prevented the pesky chain-fire !
Gary

March 15, 2024, 02:49 PM	#13
gwpercle Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 1,754	I was taught ... Powder - Ball - Lube on top of ball . Grandfather said that lube over the ball prevented a chain-fire in revolvers and lubed the ball as it went down the barrel ... but mainly prevented the pesky chain-fire ! Gary