Hello All,
Newbie here. Just purchased a Ruger Old Army and all the fixins' to fire it. Followed the guns manual and advice from the owner of Dixon's Muzzleloading shop and had a good time shooting it. Did a lot of researching and lurking in forums prior to the purchase for information. Came up with this article and was wondering what others take on it would be:
http://www.svartkrutt.net/engkjedeant.php
Hopefully that comes up as a link. If not, can be pasted. I have to admit that I agree. If a ball is loaded in tight( I used the Wonder Wads with a .457 ball for my first outing), it should be as tight a seal as a cartridge or maybe even tighter. And I certainly don't use grease or Bore-Butter over my .357.
Just wondering what more you more experienced folk think about this.
Kevin in Pa
Newbie here. Just purchased a Ruger Old Army and all the fixins' to fire it. Followed the guns manual and advice from the owner of Dixon's Muzzleloading shop and had a good time shooting it. Did a lot of researching and lurking in forums prior to the purchase for information. Came up with this article and was wondering what others take on it would be:
http://www.svartkrutt.net/engkjedeant.php
Hopefully that comes up as a link. If not, can be pasted. I have to admit that I agree. If a ball is loaded in tight( I used the Wonder Wads with a .457 ball for my first outing), it should be as tight a seal as a cartridge or maybe even tighter. And I certainly don't use grease or Bore-Butter over my .357.
Just wondering what more you more experienced folk think about this.
Kevin in Pa