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One can only guess what really happened. One thing for sure is we need to pray for his family and teach our kids well.
Mathes said the investigation is continuing, but it appeared the boy had placed a .50-caliber ball in a .45-caliber muzzleloading rifle, causing an explosion that struck him in the head.
http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/News/article.php?ID=79329
has anybody thought of the obvious. He started to load it got the ball part way in and stuck. caped it and fired to try and clear it. thats all it can takes to blow a barrel.
20 Know the condition of your muzzleloading firearm before charging, priming or firing. Function the striker and trigger of your gun to be sure that the parts are working properly before loading a charge. Be sure the muzzleloading firearm is properly loaded. Use recommended loads of BLACK POWDER OR PYRODEX ONLY for your specific model and caliber. Mark your ramrod as explained in this booklet and always be certain that the ball, bullet or shot charge is seated properly on the powder charge. Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions (including excess oil, mud, dirt, snow or any foreign material). WARNING: Failure to observe any of these rules may cause serious injury and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property.
http://www.tcarms.com/assets/manuals/noncurrent/System1_Muzzleloader_Manual.pdf
I don't think even a triple charge of black powder would explode a modern muzzle loader...the powder don't burn fast enough, it would just blow it out the muzzle.
The physics are complex but involve additional oxygen increasing the speed of the reaction plus the space to allow it;
has anybody thought of the obvious. He started to load it got the ball part way in and stuck. caped it and fired to try and clear it.
Do you find the dozens of injured plaintiff's credible?I do not consider Mr. Wakeman's rant against CVA as credible either. (Nor against Traditions either in the event he should call them by name)....
Cosmoline, what brand was it? I'm guessing not CVAThe recoil was enough to actually bruise my shoulder and knock the wind out of me--something no other firearm even the mega-bore bear guns have done to me. Thankfully the weapon was of good modern steel and nothing kaboomed. Heck of a way to proof a barrel.
Do you find the dozens of injured plaintiff's credible?
No. This is one of the oldest internet scams around. Pick any one of those 'cases' and follow up on it - it'll lead you to a dead end. If you want to go on believing Wakeman, go right ahead. It's not worth my time any more.Do you find the dozens of injured plaintiff's credible?
They also used to proof test the barrels with a double charge to weed out the weak barrels. This isn't bothered with anymore.Because the old muzzle loaders were made of wrought iron, and they managed to stand up to a lot of shooting...because in those days, proper loading was understood and practiced. Even 1018 (Cold Rolled) steel is stronger than wrought iron.
How does the scam work? Are the scammers hoping to lose an eye and a few fingers to get sympathy and extra $$$???No. This is one of the oldest internet scams around.
What would that tell me? Just that CVA is paying out-of-court settlements that include non-disclosure agreements.Pick any one of those 'cases' and follow up on it - it'll lead you to a dead end.