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Offline NitroSteel

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Bullet Starter?
« on: November 13, 2008, 01:43:53 PM »
Looking at shooting conical bullets out of a Knight Disc extreme.  Gun is on order, it comes with 24 "red" FPJ's and some sabots.  I've got some REAL bullets on the way also.  I got a TC clear powder measure today, along with some FFG Triple 7 powder, a spout lid for the powder container, and a tube of "natural lube 1000 plus".  I already have some WIN209 primers, those are the easiest to get around here, so that's what I'm planning on using all of the time...  I've got a BP cleaning kit (rod, patches, etc.) that I've had for years and never used, and a gallon of ML cleaning solution (given to me by a friend).  I think I'm all set except for the bullet starter, which I couldn't find one of any kind, anwhere - - so if I'm gonna have to order one, so I thought I get an opinion or two first.

What type of bullet starter should I get?  There are so many, for so many different types of bullets, that it seems overwhelming (does it really matter which one?).  Am I missing anything else?

Thank ya'll again for your help.

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Re: Bullet Starter?
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2008, 02:22:57 PM »
I don't use a bullet starter but I did buy a spinjag and it seems to push everything down the barrel with no deformities. It also makes the push very smooth as the jag turns with the twist. Hope this helps.

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Re: Bullet Starter?
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2008, 03:01:56 PM »
If you're not going to use bullets that have a polymer tip, any old short ball starter will work just fine. If you use one with a big wooden ball that the short and longer starters are attached to I will give you a tip. If you use a drill and drill a hole large enough to put over the tip of your ramrod you can use that to protect your hand as you are loading your rifle. Otherwise, the end of the ramrod will dig into your hand as you try and seat the bullet. This way you can seat it firmly and keep the rest of your body out of the way.
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