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02-18-2010 | 10:25 AM

#11

sabotloader

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From: Idaho

aharley1

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Wondering...Would leaving the powder pellets in cause any additional corrosion?

Pellets or powder do not cause corrosion... residue and water do...

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I like removing the primer & leaving it. Muzzle loader season is just in for the next 10 days anyway.

IF you keep everything dry - it will work... if there is a doubt unload it....

02-18-2010 | 01:41 PM

#12

Semisane

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From: River Ridge, LA (Suburb of New Orleans)

I agree with Sabotloader. If it was loaded on a clean dry bore, it's safe for a long long time. If you popped a primer or two before loading I wouldn't leave a load in there more than two weeks or so. If you shot a fouling shot before loading I would pull the charge at the end of the day.

02-18-2010 | 11:12 PM

#13

gregrn43

Nontypical Buck

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From: arkansas

I always fire mine at a target just to check the sights.

02-19-2010 | 03:28 AM

#14

aharley1

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Fork Horn

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From: Florida Panhandle

Can't fire to check the sights in the dark. SOunds like removing the primer is the way for me to go. M/L season is just for the next 10 days. Then I'll unload & clean.