1851 Navy Loading Questions

[DD4lifeusmc]

loading rifle from flask

It may or may not be safe.
Been doing it for 40 years. And yeah, I know it only takes once.
But, After I shoot I always blow down the barrel and it is usually
a minute or so before I reload.
I either have to walk out to target to confirm where POI was or wait for partner to walk back.
If hunting I usually take a few to listen for a confirmed hit.
Also I don't pour from flask direct with the gate open.
I fill spout close gate. I pour from an angle with spout back off to side.
But thanks for your concern and warning.

 

[Hawg]

That's all well and good but don't think the closed gate in the spout is going to keep the flask from blowing up. It wont.

 

[mykeal]

don't think the closed gate in the spout is going to keep the flask from blowing up. It wont.

+1

I pour from an angle with spout back off to side.

??? Flame from a flashover can't turn a corner?

 

[jtmckinney]

Due to work I couldn't answer anything last week, maybe this week will be better.

OK loading from a flask is a no no. I understand why. I assue this only applies to a recently shot firearm. OK I get it. No unnecessary risk here.


My nest stupid question, does cork make a good filler material between powder & ball. I am thingking about soaking it in hot lube and then cutting to size. Anyone with any actual experience.

Thanks!
James