The main thing to remember when unloading a rifle, stay out of the path of the muzzle of course, and make sure the cap is off and the hammer open. After all the rifle is loaded and we want no one hurt. With the hammer open it allows the barrel behind the projectile to draw some air and helps the projectile come out easier. Then just dump the powder (I dump outside in the snow or on the ground) and wipe the barrel clean...