Southern Virginia Muzzleloader
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Loading the powder measure with 55 grains of 3fff black powder
Pour the measured powder down the barrel
Prepare to seat the patch and ball into the barrel
Seat the patch and ball into the barrel
Cut the patch material even with the barrel
"Short start" the patch and ball into the barrel
Ram the patch and ball down the barrel
Prime the Frizzen pan with primer powder
Aim and fire - hold for steady follow -through
Follow through is important!
Target at 50 yards - good group!
A good rifle should easily group at 2 inches or less!