Loaded Flintlock - problem or not?

CutlassCollector · 21st September 2014, 08:51 PM

Be careful with that! But a definitive answer would be good and I guess many people are interested in the result, especially as it seems likely that there are more muzzle loaders out there still containing a charge.

Internet search throws up some agreement with the oil but nothing definite. Some suggest water is only good as a temporary measure as when dried the powder will resume its explosive ability.
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21st September 2014, 08:51 PM	#11
CutlassCollector Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Scotland Posts: 343	Be careful with that! But a definitive answer would be good and I guess many people are interested in the result, especially as it seems likely that there are more muzzle loaders out there still containing a charge. Internet search throws up some agreement with the oil but nothing definite. Some suggest water is only good as a temporary measure as when dried the powder will resume its explosive ability. CC