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The stick used to put gunpowder in a musket is called a "ramrod." It is a long, slender tool typically made of wood or metal, used to push the gunpowder and projectile down the barrel of the musket during the loading process. Ramrods are essential for ensuring that the ammunition is seated properly for firing.
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What is the stick used to put gunpowder into a musket?
It is called a Ramrod.
How much gunpowder was used in a musket?
A typical musket used during the 18th and early 19th centuries would generally require about 60 to 120 grains of gunpowder per shot, depending on the specific type and caliber of the musket. This translates to approximately 4 to 8 grams of gunpowder. The exact amount could vary based on the desired range and power of the shot, as well as the type of ammunition used.
What did the musket look like?
it looks like a rifle with a horse on the end
Why was gunpowder given it's name?
It's an explosive powder used in guns, cannons, and rifles. Hence the name gunpowder.
What is another name for gunpowder as used in the guy Fawkes plot?
i think it is just gunpowder but not sure
What firearm was used during the Elizabethan era?
Musket or Musket or maybe a Musket.:D
Name two other weapon used in the revolutionary war?
pistol and saber
How fast did a bullet fire from a musket in 1775?
In 1775, a musket typically fired a lead ball at speeds ranging from 900 to 1,200 feet per second (about 275 to 365 meters per second). The exact velocity could vary based on factors such as the type of musket, the caliber of the ball, and the amount of gunpowder used. Muskets of that era were smoothbore firearms, which affected accuracy and range compared to later rifled firearms.
How did Koreans gain the secret formula for gunpowder?
They used a process by the name of subterfuge.
Use the word musket in a sentence?
The musket was used by foot soldiers in both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars.
Is Gunpowder still used to make guns?
Gunpowder NEVER WAS used to make guns.
What did the Chinese use gunpowder for?
They used gunpowder for fireworks and weapons.
