Walks with fire
54 Cal.
I have a 1/28 twist 24" long barrel that I would like to shoot conical bullets out of but the problem is that every thing I put down the barrel will slide up the bore. This particular barrel is for an RMC flintlock rifle and it has a removable screw in breech plug; odd I know. It's a .502 bore and a conical is too loose.
I came across this idea of using bowstring wax on the conical because it's pretty sticky and the bullet does stay on the charge better. I really have to hit the muzzle on the floor pretty hard to move it out of position. I just don't know what all is in bowstring wax and wonder if it could harm the barrel or be unsafe.
I am pretty sure it's mostly beeswax but it may have some rosin in it as well. What would rosin due in a muzzleloader barrel; I have no idea. I would like to use a conical in this bore but I really don't like any possibility of it moving.
Anyone try such a thing?
I came across this idea of using bowstring wax on the conical because it's pretty sticky and the bullet does stay on the charge better. I really have to hit the muzzle on the floor pretty hard to move it out of position. I just don't know what all is in bowstring wax and wonder if it could harm the barrel or be unsafe.
I am pretty sure it's mostly beeswax but it may have some rosin in it as well. What would rosin due in a muzzleloader barrel; I have no idea. I would like to use a conical in this bore but I really don't like any possibility of it moving.
Anyone try such a thing?