Can someone explain the bbl "choking" utilized in the newer muzzleloaders of today. I have a Wolf 209 direct fire CVA 50 Cal with a 24" one in 28 (I think) bbl and I notice when I use the powerbelt bullets they start real hard (that 3 bucks for bullet starter was best 3 I ever spent) but it gets real easy after the longer rod on the bullet starter (about 6 inches) then its easy all the way down to about where powder is and it gets hard again.
Is this due to "choking" at the muzzle for accuracy and tighter tolerances down near "chamber" but a little expanded section in the middle for ease of loading or some other reason
Also, I measured on the rod where it should be when bullet is completely seated but sometimes its harder than others to get it all the way down. When I shoot it after not pushing the rod (and bullet) down as far as it can go if I really put pressure on it, it seems to shoot OK. Is this dangerous ???
(I'm using 100 grs of Triple Seven with 295 gr Powerbelts)
Is this due to "choking" at the muzzle for accuracy and tighter tolerances down near "chamber" but a little expanded section in the middle for ease of loading or some other reason
Also, I measured on the rod where it should be when bullet is completely seated but sometimes its harder than others to get it all the way down. When I shoot it after not pushing the rod (and bullet) down as far as it can go if I really put pressure on it, it seems to shoot OK. Is this dangerous ???
(I'm using 100 grs of Triple Seven with 295 gr Powerbelts)