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 …

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 …

Jan 15, 2021 · I got my loading data from my Lyman's manual and experiences on the net. I use 80gr powder & shot in my Pedersoli shotgun (I have no Pietta shotgun but actual limits must be similar). I …

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 …

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 …

Aug 14, 2019 · When loading after the pan has been primed I put a clean hammer stall on the frizzen face, close the frizzen and cock or half cock the weapon. The hammer stall stays on the frizzen until …

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 …

Aug 31, 2006 · Loading is also like the bess, tear the cartridge open, prime, & pour remaining powder down the barrel. I then crumple the remaining paper down over the wad & load it with the paper …

Jun 24, 2023 · I tried lots of different methods and materials and load columns, shot cups, made special sized wad and card punches, patterned them all, and finally came up with this method which is a …