Actually trinket and junk are completely different words with completely different meanings, I'm not going to continue in a battle of wits with you over completely meaningless conversation. BACK ON TRACK.
Homemade Speedloaders (modern materials)
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Actually trinket and junk are completely different words with completely different meanings, I'm not going to continue in a battle of wits with you over completely meaningless conversation. BACK ON TRACK.
I agree with the gist of what you're saying. There becomes a point when the scale tips. The OP deserves much credit for doing his own DIY thing , But in my eyes loses points for his choice of materials.
I hope this is just a prototype for him and his next iteration shows some refinements based on our suggestions. I myself started out using old shotgun shells for speed loaders, Those days are far behind me now.
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I used to do the same, stapled penny rolls and ball & patch in a bullet block. Yeah, you can get a second shot if you are in a tree stand. I did, and put two on the ground about 5 minutes apart.
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Well, cr@p. What do I do with the other 9ft of tubing and 30 #00 corks??
Seriously, thanks all for the input. These were specifically for my .32 Crockett. Loads are 20-35 grains. Probably more of a FWOOSH than a BANG if something happens, but certainly worth being aware of.
I chose the vinyl tubing because I can pinch it to funnel the powder in. Haven't been able to find commercial loaders for a .32 in cursory searches. Picked up a revolver powder measure, which is smaller in diameter and might alleviate my main irritation. Follow up shots for hunting are a smaller concern. I use larger calibers and commercial loaders for those. Though, the vinyl tubing might still work for lead shot measures once I get the fowler build done.
Any suggestions for other materials that "pinch"?
Your Speed loader appears to only hold powder, is that correct?
If so, a small flask would be better.
I'd opt for a small flask and a loading block.
The spout on a small flask can be cut to throw the exact powder charge you want, Though I wouldn't load directly from the flask, it will measure.
Often when squirrel hunting I just put some balls and patches in my pocket and carry a small flask like this one.
If so, a small flask would be better.
I'd opt for a small flask and a loading block.
The spout on a small flask can be cut to throw the exact powder charge you want, Though I wouldn't load directly from the flask, it will measure.
Often when squirrel hunting I just put some balls and patches in my pocket and carry a small flask like this one.
mahkagari
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Yeah, the range where I shoot specifically forbids charging from the flask.
One of these measures with the built in funnel is handy for small calibers, https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...ure-with-swivel-funnel-10-to-120-grains-brass I have a couple of different versions and the work very well, if you want to use your homemade speed loaders just do a google search on black powder and static electricity, you’ll find tons of information, experiments and discussion on the subject, been a while since I read up on it but I don’t recall ever seeing a true documented account of someone blowing themselves up with it, do a little research and make your own call, if you don’t feel safe, don’t use them.
jrmflintlock
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That explains a lot regarding the whole PC issue. Shooting ranges have a lot of rules that are not PC!
While I like to use natural materials myself, Good on the OP for figuring out a way to make smoke where there are rules regarding how that smoke is made and not giving up on the great hobby that is black powder shooting!!
I have found that for most (Not All), eventually the "traditional" side of Muzzleloaders becomes more important the longer one does it. But we all start somewhere down that path!
We need the "traditionalist" to teach us and we need the non traditionalist to grow our sport, and keep ranges open to BP Shooting!!
We are all brothers and sisters here!! Keep yer powder dry!!
Pour into the measure from the flask. Then pour from the measure into the bore.
longcruise
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longcruise
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Your Speed loader appears to only hold powder, is that correct?
If so, a small flask would be better.
I'd opt for a small flask and a loading block.
The spout on a small flask can be cut to throw the exact powder charge you want, Though I wouldn't load directly from the flask, it will measure.
Often when squirrel hunting I just put some balls and patches in my pocket and carry a small flask like this one.
It would seem that if you are Loading the spout and then in turn pouring the powder into the barrel there is no difference from pouring powder directly from the horn. If there's a spark in the barrel that could set the charge off it's going directly into the metal flask and BOOM a grenade just went off in your hand. That thumb operated valve isn't going to prevent it.
longcruise
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Yeah, I know. I was clarifying for newbies why it wouldn't be a good idea to throw it from the flask. Just in the past few months I have seen three cases of shooters talking about loading their rifle directly from the spout of these flasks. The other two cases were on other boards.
Didn't mean to upset you.
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I use polypropylene test tubes with
pre-mesured volumes of powder bought on Amazon, used for past 10 years, none have exploded yet.
Not traditional but convenient field expediant.
pre-mesured volumes of powder bought on Amazon, used for past 10 years, none have exploded yet.
Not traditional but convenient field expediant.
Safe or not, does not seem very “traditional” to me. That seems of little importance to most here, but I know certain modern guns and topics are certainly banned here, but apparantly modern accessories are fine to speak of so it is what it is.
when muzzleloaders were in contemporary use, everything was modern. If you want to restrict yourself to tradition, by all means enjoy that. But I wont criticize someone for taking advantage of modern materials.
If one is making cartridges out of plastic tubing or test tubes, they are on the right track.The Journey of growth and development is often slow. I myself started with plastic tubes and tubing of various types. Then I discovered how easy and fun it was to make paper cartridges. Then as my hunting skill and patience grew I learned I needed no cartridges at all.
Muzzleloading is a journey of discovery, enjoy it.
Muzzleloading is a journey of discovery, enjoy it.
https://ctmuzzleloaders.com/ctml_experiments/sparks/sparks.html
Here is a link to the static ignition test. I use plastic test tubes.
Here is a link to the static ignition test. I use plastic test tubes.
