i'm just a rookie at this cap and ball stuff guys... i've been leaving a load in my rifle and keeping it close to hand around the place here...my question is this...

am i doing my rifle any damage leaving a load in it for long periods of time indoors? i had a stretch there where it sat for 4-5 weeks with a load tamped down and ready to go...i forgot about it being loaded after elk season.... i got all excited about heading out on vacation and just hung it over my desk where it usually sets....when i realized what i'd done after getting home, i went out and touched her off.... it seemed like it was a pretty dead load.... might have soaked up a bit of moisture you think ????

anyway.... how long can i keep a load in this thing without doing damage to the rifle? Kirk