Uncle Alvah
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Am I correct in thinking that a cap and ball handgun using a cast conical does not require a wad over the powder, while one using a round ball does?
Wads are optional if chain firing protection was the only criterion; proper fitting caps and projectiles are the main ingredients of chain fire prevention.Uncle Alvah said:Thank you.
So then, is the wad optional to some degree, or does the chain fire "insurance" maybe make it a requirement?
My only cap and ball was an Old Army, but, correct or not, I never used wads, just Crisco on the tops of the conical.
Blizzard of 93 said:Hawk nailed it. a felt tightens up my groups a bit so I use them target shooting.
good fit of cap is very important
here's a night shot of a '51 Colt .44 (not hc I know but that's what my nephew shoots)
can easily see where fire can flash over.
mykeal said:Wads are optional if chain firing protection was the only criterion; proper fitting caps and projectiles are the main ingredients of chain fire prevention.Uncle Alvah said:Thank you.
So then, is the wad optional to some degree, or does the chain fire "insurance" maybe make it a requirement?
My only cap and ball was an Old Army, but, correct or not, I never used wads, just Crisco on the tops of the conical.
IMHO lubed felt wads are way better than the grease plug in the chamber mouth for softening fouling.
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