Loading & shooting an underhammer

[tom in nc]

Will FFFg powder tricle out thru the nipple of an underhammer gun? Should one be capped before putting powder down the muzzle, like some shooters do with matchlocks?

 

[Dwight Rutherford]

I’ve never had a problem with FFFg powder trickling out of my under hammer. Always cap after loading powder.

 

[jdw276]

Turn the gun sideways, 90degrees. It wil look like a side lock and the powder will not come out?

 

[Mousegunguy]

I’ve got more than one underhammer. Ive never had a problem loosing powder thru the cone.
I was taught capping was the very last step to loading a percussion gun.

 

[OLUT]

Will FFFg powder tricle out thru the nipple of an underhammer gun? Should one be capped before putting powder down the muzzle, like some shooters do with matchlocks?

Note that many under hammer guns do not have a half cock notch. I don't know the specifics of the lock that you're using, but NEVER cap a percussion gun until the last step before firing. I've got several under hammer guns and, like the others have mentioned, there is no problem with leaking of powder. So enjoy your gun.

 

[longcruise]

If your nipple is leaking powder it is worn/burned out. Replace.