Steps for Loading a Muzzleloader
- After you make sure the gun is unloaded and free of oil, measure powder charge into a powder measure.
- Pour measured powder down barrel.
- Place patch and ball on muzzle.
- Push ball into barrel with starter.
- Take out ramrod.
- Ram ball down barrel.
- Be sure ball is completely seated on the powder charge.
- Clear vent hole with pick if necessary.
- On a flintlock, pour powder into pan and close frizzen.
- On a percussion lock, place cap on nipple.