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 …

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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 …

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 …

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 …

Oct 27, 2011 · Colt's original loading instruction was just powder and ball. No wads, lube, cornmeal, etc.. Yup, and don't forget to 'exlpode a cap' to clear the nipples after cleaning and before firing [a typo on …

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 …

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 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 …