Problem or Not?
The gun is a Traditions Frontier, 50 cal sidelock percussion.
After removing the cleanout screw I was surprised that I could not see the end of the ramrod (without any accessories on it).
It turns out that only a 1/8" opening exists at the breech end of barrel. Is this normal?
Therefore the fire from the cap has to make a 90 degree turn to get into the barrel and then another 90 degree turn towards the muzzle ( and through this 1/8" hole) before it gets to the powder. Is this normal?
Is there anyway to enlarge the opening at the end of the barrel so the powder could get further down or would this be dangerous?
Please do not suggest that I read up on blackpowder rifles