Module 2: Muzzleloaders Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three types of black powder?
A
-Fg - used in .large bore muskets
-FFg - used in muzzle loading shotguns, big-bore rifles and sing shot pistols
-FFFg - used in nearly all cap and ball revolvers
-FFFFg - only used in priming pans
2
Q
What do the three marks on the ram rod represent?
A
-Empty
-Target Load
-Hunting Load
3
Q
What are muzzle loaders prone to?
A
Rust
4
Q
What does the first mark on the ram rod represent?
A
That the muzzleloader is empty
5
Q
What does the second mark on the ram rod represent?
A
That the muzzleloader is loaded for target shooting
6
Q
What does the third mark on the ram rod represent?
A
That the muzzleloader is loaded for hunting
7
Q
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