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EhlerDave
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Could this happen to me, now before replying think about my kind of luck not that of a normal person. [8D]
I am feeling better and am getting ready to load the 500gr bullets for my TC pistol. Many of the loads I see call for a wad over the powder, I am guessing because it is a huge case and small amount of smokeless powder. Some powders I am looking at 12gr some go up to 60gr, with no wadding.
What are the odds of the wadding getting caught in the muzzle tamer on my bbl? I have seen warnings about not shooting anything with a sabot because it can get lodged in the M/T.
Is this something I should just try and inspect after shooting? Should I look for loads that do not call for the wad? The wads are 5/8in thick, not a smallish chunk.
Any ideas will be considered.
Thanks. David.
I am feeling better and am getting ready to load the 500gr bullets for my TC pistol. Many of the loads I see call for a wad over the powder, I am guessing because it is a huge case and small amount of smokeless powder. Some powders I am looking at 12gr some go up to 60gr, with no wadding.
What are the odds of the wadding getting caught in the muzzle tamer on my bbl? I have seen warnings about not shooting anything with a sabot because it can get lodged in the M/T.
Is this something I should just try and inspect after shooting? Should I look for loads that do not call for the wad? The wads are 5/8in thick, not a smallish chunk.
Any ideas will be considered.
Thanks. David.
Just smile and say nothing, let them guess how much you know.
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Since its a single shot, looking down the bore would be a good habit if you run wads.
If your wads are felt be aware they could start a fire down range.
So I'm guessing a 45-70? Unique does really good in a 45-70 and isn't case position sensitive.
Since its a single shot, looking down the bore would be a good habit if you run wads.
If your wads are felt be aware they could start a fire down range.
I was just thinking Unique because I have a can on the shelf. I will see how it works out.
Thus, if I was doing what you are planning, I would first try NOT using a wad. Next, I would look for a nice fluffy powder (Trailboss, Unique, Herco, Red Dot, Green Dot, Blue Dot, etc.). third, I would try to always load the gun with the muzzle up at least a little.