Originally Posted by
hardcastonly
ok, first Id point out that if properly lubed and with the correct design,
you don,t (use more than your hand on a short starter in the false muzzle to start or ram the bullet down the bore,
its not going to slide down effortlessly but its very do-able with the correct false muzzle and starter and ram rod
why would you bother? the answer is a noticeable increase in accuracy over most other methods,
matches are frequently shot off a bench rest at 200-220 yards
the typical match gun has a heavy 1.2"-2" barrel diam, its certainly too heavy to be used for hunting, its a dedicated target gun,
Lee Shaver’s, a 2 time World Champion, and NUMEROUS other Wins/Records is who taught/explained to me how to Load for Target/Bench Shooting my Muzzleloaders. His words “You want the Bullet to just “KISS” The Rifling on the Way down, NO FORCE needed, The weight of the Range Rod alone will usually Push the Bullet to the powder” This is usually where you will find best accuracy. This is not always the case, Each rifle will speak for itself as to what it needs, But as a general Rule you will find Very good Accuracy by Loading above.
I use this EXACT Same Loading Method I mention above with “Jacketed Bullets” in my Muzzleloaders, They Slide Down EFFORTLESSLY. This is why i have ZERO use for BH209 Powder, it will not reliably ignite my Target/Bench Bullets, Real Blackpowder (Swiss) Lights Up EVERYTIME.