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Is it ok to leave powder and bullet in muzzle loading rifle for storage?
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∙ 12y ago
Overnight, yes. Long term- No.
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∙ 12y ago
Anonymous
Yes it is, but only if you use real black powder (Pyrodex and alike are corrosive, black powder is not), and you make sure that both ends of the extremities of the chamber are sealed against humidity (for example, pour a drop of wax on the cap, and put grease after seating the bullet). That way, you’re ok for as long as you want, we’ve found canons and weapons from the pirate era with loads still usable.
Now the question is: « should you ». Only you can know the answer, but be very cautious: with a cap on, it could discharge at any moment, with someone playing with it, something touching the trigger, dropping the cylinder or the weapon... I would only if I was in a place with very high troubles, and a black powder gun to defend myself was the only gun I had access to.
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What is a muzzle loading firearm?
One where the powder and bullet (or shot) is loaded into the gun from the front end (muzzle) of the barrel.
What is a Scott and co muzzle loading shotgun?
A muzzle loading, black powder shotgun made by Scott & Co.
What powder is the only powder used in a muzzle loader?
Black powder, or a black powder substitute such as Pyrodex. Smokeless powder (modern gun powder) should not be used in a traditional muzzle loading firearm.
When is a muzzle loading firearm deemed loaded?
powder,ball and capped
What is a percussion pistol?
A muzzle loading pistol using a cap to ignite the powder charge
What do you use to put gunpowder in your rifle?
In the case of a muzzle loading rifle, where you pour loose gunpowder down the barrel, and push a lead bullet down on top of the powder, you use a powder MEASURE. This is used to measure the powder so you do not use too much or too little.
Can felons own a muzzle loading black powder gun in ill?
No not even a hunting permit
Why is it important to ensure your muzzle loader can handle modern smokeless powder as a propellant?
When using a muzzle loading gun it is important to ensure that it can handle modern smokeless powder because of the greater amount of force produced by smokeless powder as opposed to using the black powder that the muzzle loader was intended for.
What is the formula for muzzle velocity?
No specific formula. MV is the speed that a bullet is moving when it leaves the muzzle of a firearm. It is measured. Variables that affect it include bullet weight, size, powder charge, composition of the bullet, and length of barrel.
Can you have a black powder muzzle loading pistol shipped to your home in NC from cabelas?
Check with your local police.
Does a muzzle loader differ from a regular gun?
yes cause you use black powder for a muzzle loader but for a real gun its all in the bullet and the hammer...
Can black powder guns fire real bullets?
By all means, yes they can. If you are referring to modern bullets or self contained cartridges the answer is no. Black powder guns fall into two major categories, muzzle loading and black powder cartridge, With muzzle loaders the powder is poured in the barrel topped with a patched lead ball or bullet, and ignited by an external cap or flint and steel. BP cartridges are much like modern bullets with the exception of the powder. Black powder burns at a slower rate thus the pressure within the case is less.. Modern "smokeless powder" burns rapidly when contained within the shell casing and produces higher pressures and bullet velocities.
