Learn from my mistakes!

[Santa Dave]

Last summer I picked up my cannon from it's maker while we were on vacation. I also had occasion to fire it a few times but did not have the facilities to wash it (OR A WORM!)
When I returned home I went to a coin operated carwash and cleaned it inside & out. and lightly oiled it.
At Christmas time I was gifted with a worm head And I procrastinated on finishing it. Last week I finished the worm and stuck it down the bore. AND CAME OUT WITH 4 LAYERS OF ALUMINUM FOIL FROM POWDER PACKETS!
Lessons here to be learned for free:
1. always worm the bore! That force in there pushes that foil BACK HARD
2. Always Examine the bore visually! after each range session!
Santa Dave

[guardsgunner]

Why not inspect the bore after every shot. Worm , Inspect, clean, inspect, load. Hot foil can and will set powder off.

[Santa Dave]

I have not ,as yet found a light that will illuminate the bottom of that dark hole, when the surrounding area is bright, sunlit  desert.
if i can find an inspection light with a long enough "neck" it might work.
Dave

[jeeper1]

Dave, check out this light.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95414