Discouraged

[Adam Helmer]

MAN IN BLACK,

You got good advice so far. When you clean your muzzleloader, how do you store the arm afterwards? I use the hot, soapy water, dry patches, oil patches and then I store my MLs muzzle down on a piece of paper towel.

Lots of people store their MLs butt down and the oil in the barrel slides (migrates) down into the drum and nipple area. After you fire a cap or two, run a dry patch down the bore to pick up any oil blasted out of the nipple and drum, then load and swat the side of the barrel a time or two to settle the powder. I know a few longhunters who "prime the nipple" by putting a few grains of powder into the nipple and then capping. I think, as was said before, the use of a nipple pick will remove any cap residue and ensure the fire channel is clear. Hope this helps.

Adam