consistant loads

[raktrakr]

when loading your ML,what do you do to get a consistant load? what i mean is, with the ramrod tamping the bullet against the charge. does it make a diff. if its tamped 3 times or 10

[Multidigits]

Yes, After you've pushed the rod as far as it will go, I always "throw" my rod rod down the bore until you see a noticable jump in it's action. That tells you your seated the bullet against the charge. "Throw" the rod the ame amount of times before each shot. Never fire unless your seated fully on top the charge.

[raktrakr]

well that was a pretty quick response.thanks multi.

[Bacon Creek]

I always push the bullett till I can't push it no more, and then give it a two good taps.

[Flintlock54]

When you first bought your gun you should have ran the ramrod down the unloaded barrel and place a mark on the ramrod to indicate an unloaded gun. Next, at the range using the rule of thumb 1 1/2 grain of powder per 1 caliber for hunting loads (75 grains for a 50 caliber) measure the appropriate amount of powder and pour down the barrel. Start the bullet in the barrel and run the bullet down until it will not go any further. Raise the ramrod about 4-5 inches and seat the bullet one more time. Now take some masking tape and wrap it completely around the ramrod and shoot 4 more times for a total of 5 shots per target. You are shooting for group only not bullseyes. Increase the powder grains by 5 grains and remove the masking tape and load again, mark your ramrod again. Continue doing this until you find the most accurate grouping for your gun. Once you have found the most accurate grouping place a permanent mark on your ramrod. Now you can adjust your sights to move the group to bullseye. You should use a new target for each 5 shot grouping.

Now you have a way to insure consistant load pressure.

[shogan]

5 grains how are you suppose to cut them pellets to make 5 grains

Shoot Im not sure muzzle loader is worth all this time and money. Maybe if I had a farm and lots of time to play.

[Flintlock54]

shogun:

You get better accuracy if you use loose powder and measure your powder load. With pellets you are stuck with 50, 100 or 150 grain when 70-80 grains of powder will do the job in 50 caliber.

[GSP]

Buy you a powder measure and can of powder. That's what muzzleloading is REALLY all about.
It wasn't designed to be "I don't have to do anything but pull the trigger" sport.