hanshi
Cannon
I generally carry with the hammer at half cock. But I hunted solo.
I have some of the muzzle guards, is accuracy effected when shot off ? I have always pulled mine off when I see a deer approach.
I use a tire valve stem cap over my capped nipple with the hammer down. Protects from rain, cap loss and accidental discharge. the cap removes easily at half cock.
Really? Anecdotal or proof it happened? Never heard of such a thingOn a properly set up caplock the hammer should be so far over the cap when on half cock so it cant come off . Lowering the hammer onto the cap can push priming compound into the nipple , which can stay there and go off if some time later the hammer is dropped on the now capless nipple , it has happened .
Hey there Billy, as a dogmatic, traditionalist purist I find myself extremely distressed by this advice. Jim Bridger had no access to valve stem caps ! [I don't care if he was a flinter, so don't bother.] After driving my truck to my hunting spot and putting on my gortex lined boots, I would never dream of defiling my percussion rifle w such a modern device. After all, my leather glove finger is a way more authentic method of keeping my Triple 7 dry. Now where did I put those factory lubed patches....? I am also very disappointed that no one else has jumped in to help me berate this heretic. What is this sport coming to ??? SWI use a tire valve stem cap over my capped nipple with the hammer down. Protects from rain, cap loss and accidental discharge. the cap removes easily at half cock.
I read an article years ago of muzzleloader mishaps. One told of this very occurrence that ended in a terrible fatality. Our modern caps may not lend themselves to leaving ignitable residue, but since learning of this I don't want to take that chance.Really? Anecdotal or proof it happened? Never heard of such a thing
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