cap and ball misfire protocol wanted.

[arcticap]

Articap,
If you are shooting a match under NRA rules, then the approriate NRA rule book governs.

That's true and private shooting organizations, clubs and leagues are free to develop their own rules. But the OP didn't ask about shooting in sanctioned matches as much as he wanted general information about the possibility of a hangfire with a cap & ball pistol.

what is protocol for a misfire with cap and ball? I am wondering if the powder's ignition could be delayed enough that it would ignite after i have rotated the cylinder to fire the next cylinder. i have read the owners manual.

At least the NRA recognizes the potential for hangfire and developed the 10 second rule for general range safety as cited.
TC & Lyman promotes awareness of a longer hangfire waiting period for general muzzle loading safety, probably because of the greater potential for BP guns to develop fouling that can affect their ignition system.

 

[rocky branch]

I had a misfire with a Walker yesterday.
Protpcol in the military was to announce "Misfire! Wait 30 seconds!"
Lay down the piece or continue pointing downrange.
I shoot a lot of surplus ammo as well.

I still follow the old rules.