Any DIY Cylinder Loaders?

[sgtprovo]

Good range quality paper cartridges from Track of the Wolf and Dixie Gun Works.

 

[Hiverano]

Check around. They really are not that expensive.

Call John Brady at North East Trading Company in Muncy PA, he's the one that makes the "EZE Loader (revolver cylinder loader).

Nice guy that makes many of the accessories used today for muzzleloaders.

https://www.northeasttradeco.com/online-store/EZE-Loader-II-Revolver-cylinder-loader-p68851283​

 

[Bad Karma]

Call John Brady at North East Trading Company in Muncy PA, he's the one that makes the "EZE Loader (revolver cylinder loader).

Nice guy that makes many of the accessories used today for muzzleloaders.

https://www.northeasttradeco.com/online-store/EZE-Loader-II-Revolver-cylinder-loader-p68851283​

That really looks great.

 

[Loyalist Dave]

Bolt style.
This first one works best when loading 3 balls at a time to balance the washer so they will load evenly.
Depending on the amount of powder loaded, the loading needs to be finished by ramming the balls all of the way down by hand using a dowel or rod.


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This next one can load a full cylinder of a .31's. Depending on the amount of powder loaded, the loading needs to be finished by ramming the balls all of the way down by hand using a dowel or rod. The brass cups help to keep the washer from spinning when the bolt and nut are tightened down. There's a PVC cup on the bottom to help protect the cylinder ratchet teeth.


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I like the bolt style, and I'd probably figure out how much grits filler would be needed so that the initial crank-down would have the balls seated without additional ramming.

LD

 

[Eutycus]

I find myself still using my "press" with paper cartridges. Does anyone feel the rammer alone could take care of the loading without putting too much stress on the frame . I shoot a brasser.