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Offline doc623

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« on: May 03, 2004, 11:02:05 AM »
When loading an over the powder card how do you keep it from turning sideways and then the ramrod going past?
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« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2004, 02:49:19 PM »
doc 623,what type gun or shell are you loading ? If it is a shotgun  I'm sure someone on here can give you the right info.I load a 45/70 shotshell that I push a cardboard card with a dial rod close to the dia of the case.*******
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« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2004, 04:28:58 PM »
Doc, I load my 56 smoothbore muzzleloader with an over  powder wad for a shot charge by using the regular loading rod. It is close to the diameter of the bore and just fits flat against the wad and it slides down the bore nice and easy. Are you loading a rifled or smoothbore barrel?....<><.... :grin:
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« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2004, 02:21:40 AM »
I am loading a 12ga. percussion H&R.
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« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2004, 05:00:50 AM »
I can only suggest adding something to the end of you ramrod (perhaps a dime, a ten cent piece with a threaded center attachment which can be scrwed into you ramrad) that closely approximates the I.D. of your bore. That shoud keep the wad from tipping....<><.... :grin:
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« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2004, 02:04:19 PM »
do yo uhave the ramrod with the big button on the end? My t?c New Englander rod has a large end on it for pushing the wads and shot cards down.
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« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2004, 04:21:35 AM »
You should be able to use a Shotgun Jag Tip that is close to the bore size. You can also get a shotgun loading tip from Track of the Wolf for $1.85/ea plus shipping.

Track of the Wolf catolog pp # 408:


You can view their site at:     www.trackofthewolf.com

Hope this helps,.........Primer :grin:
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« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2004, 06:36:44 AM »
Great thanks Primer
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