Loading A Traditional Muzzleloader:1. Clear the bore of any subsequent charges or obstructions.
(A) Caplock: Clear the nipple vent and place the hammer at half cock.
(B) Flintlock: Clear the flashhole and place the hammer at half cock.
2. Powder charging.
(1) Pour powder from container or flask into powder measure.
(2) Pour powder from powder measure into the bore.
3. Ball or bullet loading.
(1a) Patched round ball: Position patch over the muzzle and seat the ball sprue side up using a short starter then trim patch flush with muzzle.
(1b) Bullets: Lube lead bullet, using short starter, start the bullet down the bore.
(2) Use a long starter and with a single blow, start the projectile down the bore.
(3) Using firm steady pressure on the full length sized ramrod, firmly seat the projectile against the powder charge.
Note: Your barrel is now charged. Priming finishes the loaded muzzleloader process.
4. Priming.
(A) Caplock: Firmly place cap on nipple using capper.
(B) Flintlock: Charge the flash pan with FFFFg powder.
Thats it, your muzzleloader is now loaded and ready to fire..
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