Sprue orientation

[Salty]

Yes,,,,, But.......

After you have been here awhile you will find that many people do not read the posts after the OP's question including those from the OP.

As a result, many times the OP has received his answered question or has removed his stuck ball/nipple whatever and yet......... people are still giving him advise or asking him questions (post pictures etc.). And the question has been asked and answered many times on other threads (what lube/ramrod/etc. etc.).

To say that some of us expect/hope others would take the time to read instead of hitting the reply button like it's the button on jeopardy is being pissy..... well,, who's being pissy?

Lighten up, we are all enjoying this great sport even though there are many paths to the enjoyment. You got your feelings hurt, now go find that search button and it is amazing the stuff you will find.

Trying to help.

I think I’ll use the “ignore” button instead.

 

[French Colonial]

I think I’ll use the “ignore” button instead.

Please do and thanks!

 

[Loyalist Dave]

Your going to deform a soft lead round ball just getting it started, and seated on your charge.

Interesting..., it what way will it deform starting it and seating it?

LD

 

[Walkaheap]

I haven’t been able to tell any difference but most of my shooting is at 50 yards or less. I place the sprue up so that I can see it. What I have found to be important to consistent accuracy is loading everything the same way every time. If you like sprue up, then go up every time. Same for patches, lube, powder measure, priming, shooting position, etc.

100% this. Spot on.
Walkaheap

 

[Harmonica Bob]

But if the Sprue catches the wind during it travel, wouldn’t it be better to load it Sprue down/back? Like a flat base of a mini ball. Thereby not catching the wind.

No, because it can easily be a little off center.

 

[FishDFly]

Yes,,,,, But.......

After you have been here awhile you will find that many people do not read the posts after the OP's question including those from the OP.

As a result, many times the OP has received his answered question or has removed his stuck ball/nipple whatever and yet......... people are still giving him advise or asking him questions (post pictures etc.). And the question has been asked and answered many times on other threads (what lube/ramrod/etc. etc.).

To say that some of us expect/hope others would take the time to read instead of hitting the reply button like it's the button on jeopardy is being edited..... well,, who's being...edited..., ?

Lighten up, we are all enjoying this great sport even though there are many paths to the enjoyment. You got your feelings hurt, now go find that search button and it is amazing the stuff you will find.


What you have expressed has been said so many times over the years.

Thank you.

Some folks do not want to put forth the effort to learn by actually going out and shooting.

 

[Harmonica Bob]

Interesting..., it what way will it deform starting it and seating it?

LD

If you are not "deforming" the ball a little, your patch is not tight enough! It's better to hit the sprew with your short starter.

 

[Jaeger]

Yes,,,,, But.......

After you have been here awhile you will find that many people do not read the posts after the OP's question including those from the OP.

As a result, many times the OP has received his answered question or has removed his stuck ball/nipple whatever and yet......... people are still giving him advise or asking him questions (post pictures etc.). And the question has been asked and answered many times on other threads (what lube/ramrod/etc. etc.).

To say that some of us expect/hope others would take the time to read instead of hitting the reply button like it's the button on jeopardy is being edited..... well,, who's being...edited..., ?

Lighten up, we are all enjoying this great sport even though there are many paths to the enjoyment. You got your feelings hurt, now go find that search button and it is amazing the stuff you will find.

Trying to help.

There's a simple solution for people who get annoyed by seeing things discussed ad infinatum and repeated questions. It's called "Don't read it!" That way you won't feel the need to make snide remarks about it.

 

[Salty]

There's a simple solution for people who get annoyed by seeing things discussed ad infinatum and repeated questions. It's called "Don't read it!" That way you won't feel the need to make snide remarks about it.

Thank you!

 

[William Sublette]

Interesting..., it what way will it deform starting it and seating it?

LD

Ram a patched roundball through a barrel without a breech plug.


Take before and after pics.

 

[Old-Duckman]

I have been on some forums where if you ask a question and haven’t used the search function prior…well they basically “tear you a new one“.

I not only consider using the search function prior to posting to be common courtesy but you also get your question answered quickly.

But…whatever, I’m easy.

 

[Buckskinquin]

That is an excellent idea! I've got a mill and never tried that.
Thanks @Piquant!

I tumble my cast balls also. I’ve often pondered if buying a few larger steel balls and mixing them in would swag the balls and obliterate the sprue better.

 

[TDM]

I tumble my cast balls also. I’ve often pondered if buying a few larger steel balls and mixing them in would swag the balls and obliterate the sprue better.

Might be worth a try. I’m definitely going to try the tumbling.

 

[SciAggie]

To answer the OP's question, I load sprue up (or try to).

To the subduscussion I'll add my thoughts. As has been stated previously new foum members are added daily. I was new not long ago. Yes, they ask questions that have been asked before. Should they use the search function? Yes - but consider this - sometimes we don't think to do that. Also, maybe they just want to engage the members and talk about muzzleloading. I'm in education. Some students don't know the best way to search - or they have searched and didn't find the sort of discussion they were looking for.
Every year with a new crop of students I get to answer the same questions. It's the nature of things. I have to be careful of myself - after a period of time we subconsciously think people should be born with the information we have. How can they not know this?
I'll leave this thought - we had a thread not long ago addressing how to keep our sport alive. When we have new members here maybe we should take a deep breath and welcome them - and their questions. They'll learn and stay instead of leave the forum and possibly the sport.

 

[Jaeger]

To answer the OP's question, I load sprue up (or try to).

To the subduscussion I'll add my thoughts. As has been stated previously new foum members are added daily. I was new not long ago. Yes, they ask questions that have been asked before. Should they use the search function? Yes - but consider this - sometimes we don't think to do that. Also, maybe they just want to engage the members and talk about muzzleloading. I'm in education. Some students don't know the best way to search - or they have searched and didn't find the sort of discussion they were looking for.
Every year with a new crop of students I get to answer the same questions. It's the nature of things. I have to be careful of myself - after a period of time we subconsciously think people should be born with the information we have. How can they not know this?
I'll leave this thought - we had a thread not long ago addressing how to keep our sport alive. When we have new members here maybe we should take a deep breath and welcome them - and their questions. They'll learn and stay instead of leave the forum and possibly the sport.

Excellent summary.

 

[springfield art]

Does anyone who loads round balls with a visible sprue orient it forward, backward or at all?
Does it affect the POI?

People have wondered about this forever.

 

[Snake Pleskin]

I’m pretty new to this forum and don’t appreciate the condescension.

Perhaps having a little "thicker skin" might help. I really do not think anyone is trying to be condescending etc. they are just voicing their opinion. IMHO

 

[Snake Pleskin]

Pay no attention to the people who are impatient with repeated discussions of muzzleloading information. There will always be a lot of the same questions and discussions on any kind of forum, because there are always people coming onto the forum as well as people leaving. Remember: there is no personality test to become a member of the Traditional Muzzleloading Forum!

It there was a "personality " test, there would be no forum!!! LOL ; )

 

[Snake Pleskin]

Yes,,,,, But.......

After you have been here awhile you will find that many people do not read the posts after the OP's question including those from the OP.

As a result, many times the OP has received his answered question or has removed his stuck ball/nipple whatever and yet......... people are still giving him advise or asking him questions (post pictures etc.). And the question has been asked and answered many times on other threads (what lube/ramrod/etc. etc.).

To say that some of us expect/hope others would take the time to read instead of hitting the reply button like it's the button on jeopardy is being edited..... well,, who's being...edited..., ?

Lighten up, we are all enjoying this great sport even though there are many paths to the enjoyment. You got your feelings hurt, now go find that search button and it is amazing the stuff you will find.


What you have expressed has been said so many times over the years.

Thank you.

Some folks do not want to put forth the effort to learn by actually going out and shooting.

Life is short and there is nothing on the forum that will change your life one way or the other, just people's opinions and experiences shared with others. You read and decide what you like or not. Simple.

 

[Snake Pleskin]

The day a "sprue" makes a difference in MY shooting will be a very cold day "down below" !!!