I have one of those too Sometimes it works sometime it don't :idunno: If I have to pullem' they'll go back in the pot to get re-poured. :thumbsup:
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michael paul
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OK, thanks folks. Another question. How well do those CO2 ejecters work? The flash hole on my Pedersoli Frontier is very small. What would be a good one to buy?
That would be a new thread - where someone who has the answer to your question would see your question up front.
They might not read this thread, and wouldn't see your new question.
Just tryin' to get you a quicker, more thorough answer to your question. :wink:
They might not read this thread, and wouldn't see your new question.
Just tryin' to get you a quicker, more thorough answer to your question. :wink:
Michael,
Log Cabin sells them. You can see it at the following web address. To use them, remove your nipple first and hold the rubber end of the discharger securely against the drum where the nipple was. Point the gun in a safe direction, as the ball is typically blown-out at considerable velocity.
http://logcabinshop.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=co2 discharger
George
Log Cabin sells them. You can see it at the following web address. To use them, remove your nipple first and hold the rubber end of the discharger securely against the drum where the nipple was. Point the gun in a safe direction, as the ball is typically blown-out at considerable velocity.
http://logcabinshop.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=co2 discharger
George
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I have gotten a lot of use out of my CO2 ejector.
At club shoots - someone will dryball, and its nice to be able to help them out quickly. And, as stated, I use it after a day of hunting.
I drill out all my touchholes to 5/64ths, and have never had an issue.
In fact, I have never had a flintlock rifle (mine or someone I was helping) with a vent that was too small.
The two issues... One was running out of CO2. Was helping a guy, and the discharger ran out of gas while the ball was only 2/3 down the barrel.
The other issue was a dud CO2 cylinder. Came out of the factory uncharged. D'oh!
Now I carry 2 extra CO2 cylinders, just in case I run out of gas, and the replacement is another dud.
Zach
At club shoots - someone will dryball, and its nice to be able to help them out quickly. And, as stated, I use it after a day of hunting.
I drill out all my touchholes to 5/64ths, and have never had an issue.
In fact, I have never had a flintlock rifle (mine or someone I was helping) with a vent that was too small.
The two issues... One was running out of CO2. Was helping a guy, and the discharger ran out of gas while the ball was only 2/3 down the barrel.
The other issue was a dud CO2 cylinder. Came out of the factory uncharged. D'oh!
Now I carry 2 extra CO2 cylinders, just in case I run out of gas, and the replacement is another dud.
Zach
I have had some success with mine ,but at times it didn't work :idunno: If you're close to an air compressor it will do the same thing.You just need to have a small nozzle to blow in the touch hole with and make sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction. Warning! Do Not use your Wife's flower pot to blow the ball into.... :shocked2: :redface: :shake: :surrender: :youcrazy: 
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Thanks Grumpa, I'm kind of new to posting on this sight. Nexted time I will do a new thred.
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Thanks George
Just a thought about air compressors and CO2 cartridges.
A good air compressor will produce pressures in the 100-120 psi range.
If the full 120 psi is directed behind a .50 caliber ball/bullet it will push on the rear of the projectile with a force of 23.56 pounds of force.
That's enough to get the obstruction out if it isn't really stuck but I've seen a lot of stuck patched balls that needed a lot more than that to get them moving.
A CO2 cartridge is charged with a gas pressure of over 850 psi.
850 psi behind a .50 caliber projectile will push on it with a force of 166 pounds of pressure.
That's over 7 times as much force as the air compressor made and most stuck obstructions will be blown out.
Of course, there's always black powder.
4-5 grains of BP can create pressures over 1000 psi.
Yes, the BP pressure drops rapidly after the stuck thing starts moving but with most stuck objects, once they start to move it takes a lot less pressure to keep them going.
A good air compressor will produce pressures in the 100-120 psi range.
If the full 120 psi is directed behind a .50 caliber ball/bullet it will push on the rear of the projectile with a force of 23.56 pounds of force.
That's enough to get the obstruction out if it isn't really stuck but I've seen a lot of stuck patched balls that needed a lot more than that to get them moving.
A CO2 cartridge is charged with a gas pressure of over 850 psi.
850 psi behind a .50 caliber projectile will push on it with a force of 166 pounds of pressure.
That's over 7 times as much force as the air compressor made and most stuck obstructions will be blown out.
Of course, there's always black powder.
4-5 grains of BP can create pressures over 1000 psi.
Yes, the BP pressure drops rapidly after the stuck thing starts moving but with most stuck objects, once they start to move it takes a lot less pressure to keep them going.
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And another thing !!If You blow the Ball out try and remember that some of the compressed Powder will sometimes stay In the Barrel. I will run a Patch Puller down and loosen It up and then It will dump out. Learned this the hard way when I reloaded and got the Snot kicked outta Me !!!!
+1 !!
I did the same, dumped a hot load out a cva shotgun gobbler, heard the shot hit the can (had forgot over powder card) so I then reloaded and had a double charge which dropped my gunsmith buddy to his knees, then on his back rocking back and forth squealing "i dont do recoil". Shoulda noted the ramrod didnt go down far enough. He still claims I did t on purpose but I would never subject my own gun (or anothers) let alone a friend, to that danger. He's a big boy too but has back and neck issues so ALL his guns have a muzzle break. Make a mark on yer rod and pay attention!!
I did the same, dumped a hot load out a cva shotgun gobbler, heard the shot hit the can (had forgot over powder card) so I then reloaded and had a double charge which dropped my gunsmith buddy to his knees, then on his back rocking back and forth squealing "i dont do recoil". Shoulda noted the ramrod didnt go down far enough. He still claims I did t on purpose but I would never subject my own gun (or anothers) let alone a friend, to that danger. He's a big boy too but has back and neck issues so ALL his guns have a muzzle break. Make a mark on yer rod and pay attention!!
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Zonie, I am and have long been seriously in awe of your technical acumen. :hatsoff:
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hey michael i read last year that guys would leave their guns loaded all season without a problem and i always shot mine off after a days hunt. went home cleaned it got it ready for next time.this i decided to try it left my gun loaded for four days saw a doe on fifth day of early season twenty yds in front of me easy shot. well, flash in the pan ill never do it again just my opinon :v
I ALWAYS shoot my rifle with 1/2 a charge into a tree, load n hunt. I too have had to many popped caps and pan flashs to do anything else. This way EVERYTHING is dry n fresh. Since I started this I have not shot at an animal (big game) without harvesting it!
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Thanks to all for your info.
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Bring it inside - this idea that temperature changes will cause your load to accumulate moisture have not been proven out in my experience. My loaded flinter gets brought inside during hunting season with temperature differences of near/below freezing and ~68F (Temp in the house during winter with the heat on). I also do not plug the touchhole, but do empty the pan.michael paul said:
