condensation fouling powder

[coloradoclyde]

:hmm: ......Can't remember having it actually happen to me and cause a failure to fire......
But! that's not because it can't, but rather I typically unload before coming indoors.

I have had powder clump up in flasks, horns, paper cartridges and speed loaders from constantly coming and going in and out of the house during the cold wet and snowy seasons....

What's your theory?

 

[ddoyle]

Has anyone loaded a fired gun that has been out in -70c,

My advice is do not fire a ML that has chilled to -70C. In my experience stuff starts breaking at temps a bit higher than that. It is amazing how brittle things get....

Certainly do not try and spit a ball down the barrel at -70 LOL. Pretty long walk home with a loaded musket stuck to your lips!

 

[Britsmoothy]

No theory at all!

I read the op's original question again and stand by my original reply to his question which is based on my practice and experience.

 

[coloradoclyde]

Good morning Britt....... :grin:
No argument there.... :thumbsup:

 

[Patocazador]

"53 parallel sir, and you are?"

Brit,

I'm not disputing anything you say but you Brits have our Gulf Stream to warm you regardless of the latitude. That's why the pilgrims had such a rough time in Plymouth, Mass. when they first had to winter here. The ambient temps are quite different.

Both arguments are sound IMO because they are anecdotal and relate actual circumstances encountered.

 

[Britsmoothy]

"53 parallel sir, and you are?"

Brit,

I'm not disputing anything you say but you Brits have our Gulf Stream to warm you regardless of the latitude. That's why the pilgrims had such a rough time in Plymouth, Mass. when they first had to winter here. The ambient temps are quite different.

Both arguments are sound IMO because they are anecdotal and relate actual circumstances encountered.

Yes, true, sometimes though, the jet stream knocks any benefits of the gulf stream out!

Also if I am mad enough to go out on a very wet day with a flint or caplock is not a dripping wet gun in the same precarious situation?