Or use the real thing. I have a tampion for my 1864 Springfield.make a wooden tampon
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Or use the real thing. I have a tampion for my 1864 Springfield.make a wooden tampon
about the same as forgetting the ramrod in the barrel??????Have you ever shot with the tampion still in the muzzle and, if so, what was the affect on accuracy?
Unfortunately you need to remove the tampion before firing!Have you ever shot with the tampion still in the muzzle and, if so, what was the affect on accuracy?
Tape over the muzzle keeps out weather and mud. The air pushed out ahead of the ball or bullet blows the tape away. Some people use balloons or other devices for a cover.
Some claim the gun develops an attitude, but it can be resolved using midol as a buffer.Have you ever shot with the tampion still in the muzzle and, if so, what was the affect on accuracy?
Tampion.The period correct solution is to make a wooden tampon to stick down the barrel. I've made them for all of my rifles/muskets. That and a cow's knee will keep everything dry.
Link to black finger cotsThere are gizmos called, “finger cots” that basically look like a small rubber condom, but are for protecting fingers (injured or not) during certain tasks. They’d work well for keeping water out.
I found some at Walmart, but they’re usually found in the first aid section where you’d find elastic bandages in any store that sells that sort of thing.
Before the had modern stuff, I imagine the old timers just pointed the barrel down.
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