CO2 dischargers

[fcderosa]

I recently attempted to purchase a Co2 discharger (Safe-t Discharger). I tried Cabelas, BassPro, Midwayusa, even Amazon.com and they've all discontinued or no longer carry them. Is there a specific reason like in a safety recall? I never needed one preferring to remove the nipple and use a little powder, but I'm in the middle of a rebuild and having to do so would really set me back. I did find one on eBay, is there anything I should be warned about? I've searched the web but haven't found anything except good things about the system.

 

[matt denison]

I got mine from The Gun Works in Springfield, OR. They have a website, punch thegunworks.com into your browser.

 

[Rifleman1776]

I suspect the mass market demand was very low. Best bet probably are the online ml specialty vendors.
Shame, they are the best advancement in ml'ing since the development of the leaf spring. :wink:

 

[MattC]

Question: How much force do these things expel the stuck ball? Is it something you need to use at the range, or can you use an sand barrel or something in the yard?

 

[Mickc01]

Matt,
I wouldn't be at the range without mine. IMHO It is worth its weight in gold.

I recently had to use mine due to not being able to get the ball seated (I have a replaced shoulder that was killing me but tried to go for one more shot). It will lob the ball roughly 10 yards or so. I'd be careful doing it anywhere except a range but you may be able to discharge it straight into soft ground. And the sand barrel idea might work. They give off virtually no sound so you don't have to worry about that...Mick C

 

[MattC]

ok. That was what I was hoping to hear. Thanks.

 

[ohio ramrod]

Log Cabin has them. They are on line. :hmm:

 

[crockett]

They are perfectly safe, the problem is all the in-lines. The CO2 discharger was made to be used with a side lock and the bulk of muzzle loading rifles these days are the in-lines used by hunters who are just trying to extend their hunting season a few more days.

 

[Spikebuck]

Question: How much force do these things expel the stuck ball? Is it something you need to use at the range, or can you use an sand barrel or something in the yard?

You can use something in the yard. I used a 4" thick piece of foam once to discharge a stuck jag that came off (they are all pinned now!)

They will push a ball a long ways though. The very first time I used mine it sent a ball over 70 yards. I know because it was still dark when I used it after sleepily dryballing while getting ready to go hunting that morning and I heard the ball hit the roof of my shed way down in my ravine! :shocked2:

 

[mooman76]

I seen one on ebay yesterday.

 

[George T.]

I got mine from Dixie! It is very close to the best money I have ever spent. It is necessary to point it in a safe. I usually shoot it straight down into sand or soft dirt and get the benefit of checking the patch marking on the ball.

Get one yoy will never regret it! Geo. T.

 

[Zonie]

The CO2 in the little cylinder that powers these unloaders is at about 800 psi pressure.

That much pressure can drive the bullet/ball at fairly high velocity so don't aim the gun at anything you don't want to see damaged.

That high pressure is also why these things work when a 120 psi air compressor doesn't.

So far, I've been lucky and a light powder charge worked thru the touch hole or down a percussion guns flame channel under the nipple has fired the dry ball down range nicely for me.

 

[dikman]

Made my own from a CO2 inflator that bike riders use. (As it happened, I used it the very next day - twice! ).

 

[Rifleman1776]

My club has one. When needed it saves a lot of time and heartache. Plus it discharges into the ground safely. Believe me, six guys trying to 'help' someone with a dry ball, or other break-down, is a scary and time wasting situation. The discharger is a definite asset to the ml game.

 

[MattC]

I called my local shop yesterday; no dice. I found them online at Cabelas and it's on the way. $50 after shipping.

When I first dry loaded it, I felt pretty dumb, but it sounds to me like its just one of those things that happens. The cost of doing business, as it were.

 

[BGRooster1]

Made my own from a CO2 inflator that bike riders use. (As it happened, I used it the very next day - twice! ).

That is what I have also. I think it cost me around $15 and I just use the carts for Co2 pellet guns which I always have on hand. Make up an adapter and your good to go for less than $25.

 

[crockett]

Yeah- the co2 sends the ball out pretty fast- aim for some soft sand, etc.
The co2 saves the day if you dry balled the load and also at day's end- it is the black powder residue that is corrosive, if you just expell the load and have not fired the gun- saves a clean up job.
One of the indespensible things I carry- I made a little deerskin pouch for it so it would look more pc in the hunting pouch.

 

[MattC]

My archery target is a cardboard moving box packed with plastic sheeting, grocery and dry cleaning bags, etc. It stops arrows just fine.
Would the co2 be too fast for something like that?

 

[Swamp Buck]

The CO2 Discharger works very well and will send a patched roundball out quite fast. Just keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.

I just put a folded up towel inside a paper grocery bag and have the muzzle just touching the towel when I use the CO2 Discharger. This way everything is contained in the bag (roundball, patch and loose powder), and the towel absorbes the force of the ball coming out.

 

[chironomidkraut]

what would the adapter tip look like to get a great seal on the flintlock