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You will need a special gunsmiths tool which looks like the ramrod only with an auger-type screw on the end. Insert it into the bore and attempt to screw the auger into the soft lead ball and, using plenty of GunSlick or WD-40, attempt pull it out. In severe cases it may have to be drilled out with a power drill. Spend a few bucks - let a gunsmith do it so you won't ruin the piece.
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Can you use lead round ball in a inline muzzle loader?
yes
How does a muzzleloader work?
A 'muzzle loader' is any firearm (or cannon) which does not have a breech mechanism and which is 'charged' (loaded with powder and shot) from the muzzle end of the barrel.
Who sells 54 cal pellets?
I assume you are looking for round balls for a 54 calibre muzzle-loader. Hornady make 530 and 535 pure lead swaged round balls. They should be available (at least on special order) from any seller who deals in Hornady products. You can also order online, although lead is heavy to ship - search for "Hornady round ball".
What kind of ammunition was used in muskets?
Muskets were muzzle loading firearms- MOST with smooth bores. They used gunpowder poured own the barrel, and a lead ball that was pushed down the barrel with a ramrod. RIFLED muskets might use a round lead ball wrapped in a greased cloth patch, or a lead Minie Ball- but still required powder to be poured down the barrel. The powder was sometimes wrapped in thin paper tubes (cartridges) that could be bitten open, and powder dumped down the barrel. Check Wikipedia for the term Minie Ball for more information.
How do you load a riffle?
In the case of a muzzle loader, you wouldfirst swab the bore with a dry patch, then fire a test shot by leaving the bore unloaded and charging the pan on a flintlock or placing a cap on the nipple in the case of a cap lock and firing to see that the flash hole is clear. Again swab the bore, then pour your measured powder charge (varies by type of gun and caliber) down the barrel, followed by a lead ball with a cloth patch wrapped under it. The patch and ball would be rammed down the barrel and firmly seated on the powder charge. Then the pan would be charged or the nipple capped, you have a loaded rifle.
What type of ammunition can be fired from a 54 cal cougar black powder muzzle loader?
If it is a Thompson Center Cougar it is meant to fire a patched round ball or mini ball style round, (conical lead bullet aka maxi hunter, buffalo bullet etc.) With the relatively slow twist of the rifling 1:48 it will fire Sabot bullets but will not be as accurate at ranges past 125 yards, Maximum powder charge should not exceed 100 grains. All in all it is the same mechanically as the Hawken .54 and I believe you can still download the manual at the Thompson Center website.
What can result from a stuck closed thermostat?
A stuck closed thermostat can lead to severe overheating which can lead to severe engine damage which then leads to big money for repairs.
What sport do you play with a lead ball?
There are a lot of things you can do with a ball like playing catch. If the ball is small enough you could play tennis or if it is dense enough, basketball.
What did the Minnie Ball replace?
The minie ball replaced the lead ball that was used in the American Revolution.
Where can you buy pure lead and not an alloy for molding bullets for muzzle loaders?
check with a local garage for the wheel weights they take off
What does Faulty ball bearings cause?
Faulty ball bearings lead to bearing failure.
Can bullets fall out of the barrel of a muzzle loader?
If they do, you loaded it with the wrong bullet. Bullets are a "squeeze fit". They may be wrapped in a greased cloth patch, or be made of really soft lead having grooves filled with grease. A properly sized bullet requires a strong push to fit it into the barrel. If the bullet did not stay tightly against the powder, but moved a few inches away, the gun would be destroyed on firing.
