Priming horn

[hobowonkanobe]

Have actually tried all methods and without trying to dodge the question, I'd say prime with and shoot FFFg. That's the way it worked best for me. Two horns always seem to go "clack" at the worst time it was just one more thing to hang up a mesquite thorn while trying to be sneaky....but then, that's just me! :thumbsup:

I was gonna say pretty much the same thing, the only addition I can add is from my own exp; I bought 2 horns, one primary one priming. Only to later discover it was actually ok to use one powder, therefore one horn for your needs. The stores will have the inexperienced buying half the bloody shelves if they cld.
So, my "priming" horn is just what I carry for my Howdah. I use 3FFF in all 3 weapons. A revolver, a Flinter in .54 and the Howdah.
Welcome to the habit.

 

[Mickc01]

Forget the priming horn. Use FFF and prime from the main horn. Been doing it for years, works great for me. And it's one less thing to carry and worry about. That's just my 2 cents....Mick :hatsoff:

 

[kopfjaeger]

I use FFFG for my main charge and priming. But I'll either use a small priming horn or pour a little powder from my main horn into my powder measure and then use that to prime my flintlock.

I do it this way in case there's a spark or ember in my flash pan or vent hole that I didn't see. I'd rather have a little powder go off than my whole main powder horn blow up.

 

[M. De Land]

I don't hunt with a muzzle loader much but when I have I am not very traditional. I make up cartridges with pre-measured charges in clear plastic tubes.
Each has the primer, powder and lubed ball inside.
I pull the cap, pore in the charge, pull the other cap, push the ball into the muzzle and prime.
It is a great deal faster and much easier to carry but alas, not very traditional. Mike D.

 

[Bob J]

Neat items you made there too! But isn't the cleaning rod a little short?

:rotf:

Maybe it's telescoping! :rotf: :rotf: All joking aside, that is a nice set-up :applause:

 

[AZbpBurner]

I've got a Treso 4F dispenser on a cord to hang around my neck, but really can't tell the difference in ignition time whenever I use 3F.

Dispensing the right amount 3F into the pan isn't all that difficult of a useful skill to master.