I've shot BP revolvers for about 15 years now. However, I'm very new to shooting BP muzzleloading long guns.
My question is, what do you need to do with a rifled musket (in this case, a Remington Zouave replica) to shoot 50 or so rounds of real black powder? I mean, what are the steps you need to take to clear out the fouling, etc? I'm an accuracy guy, so any competition oriented tips and tricks are especially welcome.
I really have no idea how or how often to wipe the barrel, etc. I have a nice dewey rod, should I buy a correctly sized mop and just run water down the barrel? Or should I use the ramrod? I use windex on my BP revolvers, but I've heard of secret concoctions of murphy's oil soap, etc.
Thank you,
-John
My question is, what do you need to do with a rifled musket (in this case, a Remington Zouave replica) to shoot 50 or so rounds of real black powder? I mean, what are the steps you need to take to clear out the fouling, etc? I'm an accuracy guy, so any competition oriented tips and tricks are especially welcome.
I really have no idea how or how often to wipe the barrel, etc. I have a nice dewey rod, should I buy a correctly sized mop and just run water down the barrel? Or should I use the ramrod? I use windex on my BP revolvers, but I've heard of secret concoctions of murphy's oil soap, etc.
Thank you,
-John