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 …

Oct 25, 2020 · T/C sold a really nice walnut loading stand many years ago. Patriot pistols often cracked at the wrist when loading in a stand, so might want to load it by holding it rather than risk snapping …

Jul 15, 2023 · Noticed it right away. If you are paying attention to the loading process and have shot any percussion revolver enough times, you can see what level your needed powder volume is in the …

May 2, 2012 · I'm a newbie who is a bit confused about how to properly load my BP pistol. I read numerous articles and talked to a number of experienced BP shooters and I got conflicting …

Dec 26, 2022 · Hi guys. I have some questions on the next gun in my life, a Brown Bess Carbine repro. I've read through several threads here and it seems a patched .735 ball is the way to go for …

Jul 5, 2013 · hi guys im wondering what the different ways used to fire a cannon are i know of putting powder down the touch hole and touching it with fire and the...

Oct 15, 2011 · After loading the powder I invert the paper cartridge, and insert the closed end into the barrel, stuffing the rest in, then I ram that down to form a wad. I follow that with a shot cartridge of pre …

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 …

Feb 6, 2019 · It was pointed out to me that Forum Rule 7 now allows the discussion of breech loading guns as long as they use a separate priming method. Guns that use a cartridge that contains a …

Apr 2, 2023 · I’m looking for a wooden stand that will work to load a single-shot flintlock or percussion pistol as well as a revolver. It needs to securely hold a...