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Old 11-27-2007, 11:27 AM
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Default Temp change = moisture?

Not sure how to word the title of this, but I am going on a m/l hunt next week and obviously were talking some colder weather. With my centerfire rifle, I always leave it in the truck overnight to ensure a more consistent temperature and minimize condensation.
With a front stuffer...I would assume the same? AM I safe to assume that temperature change (indoors/outdoors overnight) would increase the chances of moisture building and affecting my charge?
AM I best off to leave my m/l in the truck overnight?
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Old 11-27-2007, 12:02 PM
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You could draw additional condensation by bringing indoors and outdoors repeatedly. If you can safely and securelyleave in the vehicle or garage then ambient outdoor temp would be better (un primed).

Or, if you need to bring inside I would either discharge or remove the charge at the end of the day,clean and reload the next AM.

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Old 11-27-2007, 11:33 PM
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I agree with Taquamenon. Our "late" ML season here in Pa. is Flintlock only and runs from the day after Xmas (providing that it's not a Sunday) until the 2nd Saturday in January. I have always kept the habit of keeping my loaded and unprimed frontstuffer locked in the shed after a days hunt if it hasn't been fired. I just wipe the exterior off good with a dry towel and run a dry patch in and out of the bore a few times and keep it outside in the cold. I have gone as long as 7-10 days and when the moment of truth came....BOOM!!!...BPS
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Old 11-28-2007, 09:06 AM
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Yep...as I assumed. That's the plan, keeping itin the truck ovenight(un capped) and ready to go in the morning.

Thanx,
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Old 11-28-2007, 09:42 AM
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I LEAVE MY MUZZLE LOADER IN MY CAR ALL MUZZLELOADER SEASON IN WI.
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Old 11-28-2007, 07:29 PM
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I agree. I keep mine locked up out in an camper (unheated) on the property I ML hunt.

chris
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