Question from a new hunter

04Powerstroke6.0 · 12-29-2009, 04:39 PM

I'm new to muzzleloading and was wondering if I could leave the pellets and bullet in the barrel for a long period of time. I'm not leaving the primer in the breach just the pellets and bullet in the barrel. I cleaned it really well and went hunting today which happens to be the last day for muzzleloading and didnt fire it. I just want to make sure it won't sieze up before I shoot it again. I know its not the safest thing but I dont have kids.

lemoyne · 12-29-2009, 04:47 PM

I would not.
If the barrel was oiled before you loaded the pellets will soak it up if the barrel was not oiled before you loaded then its taking a chance on rust.

SJAdventures · 12-29-2009, 04:52 PM

I would shoot it and clean it.

MountainDevil54 · 12-29-2009, 04:59 PM

yep, shoot it and clean it spotless

Breechplug · 12-29-2009, 05:10 PM

I left one loaded with a clean barrel one time for almost a full year, unprimed of course, it fired fine and after a inspection of the barrel it was fine also.
(BP)

tjj · 12-29-2009, 05:22 PM

Depending on you ML, you can just remove the breech plug and unload it. Beats having to discharge it. If this is an option.