Okay, question from a new BP hunter for those who have more experience: What is your procedure for firing a fouling shot before heading into the field?
I understand the concept: Some rifles (mine included) shoot the first shot out of a clean bore out of the group, then settle in and hammer. Okay, so I can see the advantage of having the barrel to the point where it is hammering while out in the field. But where I hunt, it is literally off of my back door. I can't discharge a firearm until I get into my hunting area, and then obviously I don't want to scare game.
So what is the deal? How is it done? Load a light charge of powder and just burn it without a bullet? A full-load?
Thanks.
I understand the concept: Some rifles (mine included) shoot the first shot out of a clean bore out of the group, then settle in and hammer. Okay, so I can see the advantage of having the barrel to the point where it is hammering while out in the field. But where I hunt, it is literally off of my back door. I can't discharge a firearm until I get into my hunting area, and then obviously I don't want to scare game.
So what is the deal? How is it done? Load a light charge of powder and just burn it without a bullet? A full-load?
Thanks.