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Lube over ball won 't work when carrying for grouse hunting during hot weather. Both grease and wads add to cost of loading but o.k. for target or competition. By
I’ve never heard of any blackpowder revolver exploding unless loaded with smokeless powder. Ever. Chainfires, in my limited experience and from the comments of others are really a non event. The ball or bullet leaves the cylinder at a hundred or so fps, doesn’t do much except leave a smear of lead on the frame. If someone has had another experience, I’d love to hear about it.Just for me: the horror potential of chain fire is sorta like holding a hand grenade while it explodes. In cooler weather I've even used Crisco. Not losing my favorite hands over a tablespoon of grease and 12 seconds.
According to Sam Colt, not necessary.But with powder, then a lube cookie or lubed wad and a ball sized so that it completely shaves a 'ring' off when seated ... is the grease on top really necessary (to prevent 'chain fires', not for cleaning purposes)?
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