Jul 28, 2015 · The noun version of loading can be the abstract as commented above, but because it tends to refer to a process rather than an event, it is also natural and common to use it in referring to …

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Mar 7, 2014 · The loading procedure is documented in many of the descriptions of the loading in the Manual of Arms. To begin the cartridge is loaded with a ball and powder in a paper tube.

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Jun 7, 2016 · Wondering if anyone has plans for or, a picture of, a simple homemade cylinder press, for loading the cylinder out of the gun? Preferably, it would be made out of mostly wood and, could be …

Dec 7, 2018 · The loading, ideally, should be the thickness of your ball diameter. Does not need to be perzact. I have made many ball blocks. Having a planer at home does help. I can plane down a …

Jan 14, 2016 · Wouldn't the barrel in essence be the drop tube? The powder would fall and fill the powder chamber in a patient breach, and loading the ball would push down any powder stuck to the …

Aug 14, 2019 · When loading after the pan has been primed I put a clean hammer stall on the frizzen face, close the frizzen and cock or half cock the weapon. The hammer stall stays on the frizzen until …

Jan 28, 2025 · Does anyone have any experience with this kind of loading press? Would it work for occasional shooting?

Aug 31, 2006 · Loading is also like the bess, tear the cartridge open, prime, & pour remaining powder down the barrel. I then crumple the remaining paper down over the wad & load it with the paper …