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A black powder rifle with a bullet in the bore should be treated with great care as a loaded firearm, as if there is a bullet in the bore, there is probably also powder. Thomson Center make a little device that uses CO2 cartridges to safely unload black powder firearms - basically you insert the tapered needle on the device into the nipple or touch hole of the gun, and then squeeze the actuator of the device which releases compressed gas to push the load from the muzzle. Unfortunately these devices cost around $60 or so, Otherwise the standard approach to removing a ball would be to use a wooden or brass cleaning rod designed to take screw attachments along with a bullet-removing screw. This is essentially just a coarse threaded screw that you screw into the lead ball by turning the rod as you push gently. Pure lead balls, as generally used in muzzleloaders, should be quite easy to screw into. Once the screw is firmly seated, you pull on the rod to extract the ball. This should work fine for a standard patched ball or similar. If someone has jammed an over-size ball down the bore it may be more of a problem, as if the ball is excessively tight in the bore, the screw may simply tear out of the soft lead. These are the two basic methods - gas ejector or extractor screw on a rod.
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What type of powder and bullet do you use for a CVA Bobcat black powder rifle?
Black powder, or a BP substitute such as Pyrodex. NEVER use smokeless powder. For bullets, either a lead bullet made for muzzleloaders, or a muzzleloading sabot and matching bullet. You need to read the owner's manual. If you do not have one, contact CVA thru their website.
What is the difference in grains of bullets for black powder?
The grains of a bullet, be it black powder or not , is the weight of the bullet. Lets say you have a .50 caliber rifle, and fire a 250 grain bullet at a target and hit dead center. Then fire a 300 grain bullet, that bullet will hit slightly lower on the target , but will have more force or stopping power" due to the weight. So the higher the grain the heaver the bullet.
Is a black powder musket considered a rifle?
No, a rifle has rifling in its barrel (spiral grooves to make the bullet spin, thus stabilizing it and improving accuracy). A musket barrel is smooth.
How fast does a typical bullet travel from a rifle?
that depends on caliber, bullet weight, powder type, amount of powder, the gun used and other factors.
What are the four main parts of a rifle cartrige?
Primer, case, powder and bullet.
What is the worth of 1830 Danzig Black powder rifle?
Requires professional appraisal
Does a rifle need bullets or gun powder?
All firearms need: A projectile such as a bullet, gun powder to propel the bullet out of the barrel of the gun, and a cartridge to hold them together. Gun powder only explodes and the force from the explosion propels the bullet out of the barrel, basically. The cartridge is disposed of thereafter. A bullet will not move unless the gunpowder behind it explodes. This is the basic operation of a firearm/rifle.
Is 1894 marlin 44-40 lever action rifle smokeless or black powder?
if the rifle was manufactured in 1894 it would be black powder.
What is the value of the kentuckian 44 cal black powder flintlock long barrel rifle from Italy?
I just got one for $150 New condition and Bullet mould and other thing ( powder flask Etc)
Where can you find parts for a monarch black powder rifle?
rM ROD FOR BLACK POWDER WEAPON
When a rifle is fired horizontally the bullet leaves the barrel and doesnt drop at all for the first 35 meters of flight Is this true?
Depends on rifle, bullet, case design and powder charge.
Do you need a license for a black powder rifle?
yes
