Exactly.i set the butt on my left foot, crook my left arm to cradle the barrel so it leans away from me and load with my right hand.
i hate fumunda on the butt plate or scratches so it goes on top of my left foot.
Exactly.i set the butt on my left foot, crook my left arm to cradle the barrel so it leans away from me and load with my right hand.
i hate fumunda on the butt plate or scratches so it goes on top of my left foot.
I must admit that I modernized it, as I carry 2 or 3 speed loaders that are prepped with a round ball and a charge, And all I have to do is take the Off one end, pour the powder down the barrel and use my short starter to drive the ball on down. I place a felt separator between the powder and the ball So that the powder doesn't contaminate. If it's flintlock, I carry one of them handy dandy brass quick chargers around my neck, and if it's percussion, I carry a Ted cash brass capper around my neck. I do carry that possible sack with the Short starter, some powder and a few balls in case things get interesting. When I'm carrying the flintlock, I have a couple of spare flints and a little flint hammer. My pocket knife,( which is one of those handy dandy Swiss combos), Takes care of the odds and ends. Using these speed loaders, means I can operate with one hand supporting the barrel and using that same hand to guide the speed loader while the other hand does the rest.I always had to load the old/tough/awkward way in the woods and can still do that without spilling more than just a few balls and a couple measures of powder. I don't like placing the butt of the rifle on the bare ground and use my foot if necessary. All my shooting is now at a club range and rubber mats are available to protect the butt plate and benches to lean the barrel against.
Had to look up fumunda...now I have a new word!!i hate fumunda on the butt plate or scratches so it goes on top of my left foot.
The facts of getting older , walk slow drink a lot of water and sit whenever you can.At my old age, I like to sit too. Don't think that would work for me with my 45" barrel.
Thanks for the reply.
Larry
Dittoi set the butt on my left foot, crook my left arm to cradle the barrel so it leans away from me and load with my right hand.
i hate fumunda on the butt plate or scratches so it goes on top of my left foot.
Our club has benches with thick plywood tops. I made a U-shaped contraption with a notched board on top, and underneath is an eyebolt going through a captured nut so I can clamp it to the bench. I never lean my rifles against anything and hope for the best. I secure them.
I do the same, left foot, crook of left arm, load and seat away from me. Done it for years.i set the butt on my left foot, crook my left arm to cradle the barrel so it leans away from me and load with my right hand.
i hate fumunda on the butt plate or scratches so it goes on top of my left foot.
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