I have a Traditions William Parker . Questions! 1. What do you use to carry it to range, and keep it in at home? 2. Do you hold it in your hand to load?[ looks like if you set it down on something hard to load, you could break the wood ring on butt of stock!?] 3. Does one use short starters on this type of pistol ? What do you'll do? thanks
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ss1: IMO, muzzleloading single shot pistols should be held in the hand while loading, not resting on a table or bench.
If one rests the butt of the grip on a bench, they stand a good chance of cracking it when the start the ball/patch.
I have used a plastic headed mallet that I got at the local hardware store on the Cheap Tools table, or a short starter to start the patched ball.
Using the short starter is kind of a challenge but my method is as follows:
Using my left hand, I hold the forward end of the barrel pointing up and using my lower three fingers to force the barrel into my palm.
Then with the index finger and thumb holding the short starter ball, I give it a whack with my right hand to start the ball/patch.
To help with this loading, I use real thin patches with a normal ball. For instance, in the case of a .50 caliber, I use a .490 dia ball and .010 thick patches.
It's kind of a pain in the rear, but it beats cracking the pistols stock.
zonie
If one rests the butt of the grip on a bench, they stand a good chance of cracking it when the start the ball/patch.
I have used a plastic headed mallet that I got at the local hardware store on the Cheap Tools table, or a short starter to start the patched ball.
Using the short starter is kind of a challenge but my method is as follows:
Using my left hand, I hold the forward end of the barrel pointing up and using my lower three fingers to force the barrel into my palm.
Then with the index finger and thumb holding the short starter ball, I give it a whack with my right hand to start the ball/patch.
To help with this loading, I use real thin patches with a normal ball. For instance, in the case of a .50 caliber, I use a .490 dia ball and .010 thick patches.
It's kind of a pain in the rear, but it beats cracking the pistols stock.
zonie
I carry mine in a belt while trail walking. It remains in a blanket sack/bag otherwise and lays on that when shooting from the bench.
I hold mine to reload between my knees, barrel forward and up so it wont go off in my face SHOULD something weird happen (plain common sence)
I shoot 490 home cast and 015 patches and have no problems loading. I made a non PC correct loading rod out of 3/8 fiber rod and a pool ball for a top handle, works for me well! lay patch, ball, put the rod end on the works and a goos whack, Im started, the rod is solid enough to give a good feel when seating. I tried a stand but the "patented" knee hold works for me.
Your milage may vary!
I hold mine to reload between my knees, barrel forward and up so it wont go off in my face SHOULD something weird happen (plain common sence)
I shoot 490 home cast and 015 patches and have no problems loading. I made a non PC correct loading rod out of 3/8 fiber rod and a pool ball for a top handle, works for me well! lay patch, ball, put the rod end on the works and a goos whack, Im started, the rod is solid enough to give a good feel when seating. I tried a stand but the "patented" knee hold works for me.
Your milage may vary!
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Hello and welcome to the "dark side". To answer your question with regards to transporting your handgun: The best way is to use a pistol rug or a range box that has cut-outs for several pistols in a row or in separate drawers. Said range box should also contain balls, patches, short starter, powder flask/measure, nipple pick (if a revolver or other capgun), lube, caps, and just about anything else that could make your day more enjoyable! :winking: Good luck and let us know how you do. All the best, Dave
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ss1 said:
I'm not familiar with a Traditions William Parker so I had to do a web search. 1. My revolvers I carry in a hard plastic pistol carrying case that has foam inserts that can be cut out, but the pressure of the case keeps them from moving around. Once shot I normally carry it/them in a holster to keep the gunk out of the foam. 2. I use a loading stand for my revolvers, but it looks like you have to use an unattached rod for yours? So I don't know if anyone makes a loading stand for your type of gun. You might do a search. 3. Again, I don't know anything about this kind of pistol, so listen to the advice above mine. :hmm:
:v I usually carry my Parker to and from the range in either a plastic case or pistol rug. I do use a loading stand and have never needed that much energy to load the gun so as to damage the grips. One tap on the patched ball with a rubber mallet and then the ram rod. BTW it's a great gun---IMO the rear sight "V" needs to be opened quite a bit to let some daylight in so as to see the front sight blade---the double set trigger needs a wee bit of tweaking and we are looking a darned fine shooting pistol, capable of running up the score at 25 & 50 yards. :hatsoff:
