pillow ticking question

[Grumpa]

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Richard/Grumpa

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

I think the real question that needs to be asked is which direction do the lines need to go?

:rotf:

 

[coloradoclyde]

I think the real question that needs to be asked is which direction do the lines need to go?

:rotf:

Diagonally silly.

 

[azmntman]

:shake: looking at yer patches it appears yer shooting them square balls again Clyde

 

[brubincam]

the patches leaning toward the right looking better than ones leaning left

 

[azmntman]

Long as he's shooting square balls it dont matter which way he load the patch. :shake:

:rotf:

 

[coloradoclyde]

Actually, that's what it looks like when I cut at the muzzle...Everything comes out square.... :idunno:

Precut round patches, everything comes out round. :hmm:

 

[coloradoclyde]

I think the real question that needs to be asked is which direction do the lines need to go?

:rotf:

Diagonally silly.

I forgot to explain why I load diagonally.

If you load with the stripes horizontally or vertically all you will be able to shoot is pluses +, minuses -, or equals= .....but, if you load diagonally you will shoot X's all day long. :grin:

 

[Rifleman1776]

PS: Besides being highly informative, this Forum is also highly entertaining and amusing. :grin:

The most innocent query or comment can elicit endless debate and argument, fortified by conflicting experience.

The best bang for your buck on the internet. :haha:

Richard/Grumpa

I agree, it has been a great (ticking?) thread. :grin:

 

[FishDFly]

If you load with the stripes horizontally or vertically all you will be able to shoot is pluses +, minuses -, or equals= .....but, if you load diagonally you will shoot X's all day long.


I am convinced you are wrong.

This has been discussed and discussed over the years here.

The definitive answer previously was, you had to load while facing north and align your patch stripes East and West to accountant for the earth's rotation.

Should you be south of the equator, face south and perform the operation.

 

[coloradoclyde]

If you load with the stripes horizontally or vertically all you will be able to shoot is pluses +, minuses -, or equals= .....but, if you load diagonally you will shoot X's all day long.

I am convinced you are wrong.

This has been discussed and discussed over the years here.

The definitive answer previously was, you had to load while facing north and align your patch stripes East and West to accountant for the earth's rotation.

Should you be south of the equator, face south and perform the operation.

Loading as you suggest makes your shots "directional".. That's all fine and dandy if your range is facing in the right direction......Loading diagonally allows you to shoot in any direction...This is more suited to hunting.... :grin:

 

[FishDFly]

I gotta go get a compass from my wife, she was always asking which direction is what. She got a compass for Christmas.

 

[coloradoclyde]

Don't forget to adjust for magnetic declination .

 

[FishDFly]

Sir, I always read your posts and know you are an educated person and have knowledge that others do not have.

Now, I have to go find my dictionary since my wife is not home.

 

[M. De Land]

That's because Clyde, like so many of us old timers here has a PHD degree (PILED HIGHER AND DEEPER) in most things muzzle loader! :rotf:

 

[coloradoclyde]

Yep!...I'm a proud graduate of B.S.U..... :haha:

 

[meanmike8665]

Do you use a rare earth magnet or any old magnet. Barrel placement is very important, do forget!

Michael

 

[Rifleman1776]

PHD degree (PILED HIGHER AND DEEPER)

Love it. :applause:
I had another zinger but yers tops all. :surrender:

 

[coloradoclyde]

Do you use a rare earth magnet or any old magnet. Barrel placement is very important, do forget!

Michael

Neither....I magnetize the barrel. That way when perfectly balanced in my hand, it points north on it's own....

 

[Stumpkiller]

I think the real question that needs to be asked is which direction do the lines need to go?

:rotf:

Depends on the time of day and the angle of the sun. ;-)