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[Crewdawg445]

I'm involved in many living history events and educational programs, for me I'm a purist. Also a very avid hunter who grew up around black powder. Rain, snow, heat, humidity never had a problem as I take the necessary steps to avoid moisture issues, example a heavily greased lock cover in wet weather or High humidity days. Until it's time to fire it doesn't come off. Indeed it all comes down to, as mentioned the individual. If you are worried about HC, no priming powder or fancy trinkets to hold it in, just one horn! :hatsoff:

 

[Rifleman1776]

I'm involved in many living history events and educational programs, for me I'm a purist. Also a very avid hunter who grew up around black powder. Rain, snow, heat, humidity never had a problem as I take the necessary steps to avoid moisture issues, example a heavily greased lock cover in wet weather or High humidity days. Until it's time to fire it doesn't come off. Indeed it all comes down to, as mentioned the individual. If you are worried about HC, no priming powder or fancy trinkets to hold it in, just one horn! :hatsoff:

Good post. :thumbsup:
I've been a reenactor for many years also. But, probably not quite the purist you, or others are. I have carried a priming horn always. I do use one of those brass spring primer thingys because that is what the original mountain men used. :wink:
As for hunting in wet weather, I always just carried my rifle with my bare right hand over the primed, half-cocked lock. Never had a misfire due to wet conditions doing. Besides, I enjoyed getting my hand chapped to a bloody mess. :shake:

 

[Crewdawg445]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Took my first turkey bird in the rain! While I'm certainly not a fan of wet weather hunting, some of my most memorable trips have been while raining. Never a problem if you just take the necessary steps to avoid the elements. Again, to each his own with 4F, it does obviously have it's place and is valued by each in their own way.

 

[Redstick Lee]

back in the '70s my favorite Uncle (flint guy, Dad was cap guy) taught me to carry a rainy day rifle/musket with the lock in my armpit, muzzle tipped downward.

I use 4f in small pans...out of habit