As an old smokepole shooter, I am reminded of the Mark Twain quote "There is no more frequent killer of old grandmothers than muskets left loaded over the mantlepiece". If I load it, I discharge it and clean it. Black powder is hydrophilic and the potassium nitrate is corrosive. Put a wall-hanger over the mantle, for grandma's sake. But do what suits you, I know people who keep BP revolvers as carry pistols...so. I cleaned up a rusty in line for a neighbor, and got it to shoot, but to me half the fun is history, so I prefer caplocks and flinters. Oh and...MEAT!
Agree. Some may have good reason not to keep it loaded, perhaps they've no safe place to keep it from little ones. Otherwise, keep it ready to rock.
As an old smokepole shooter, I am reminded of the Mark Twain quote "There is no more frequent killer of old grandmothers than muskets left loaded over the mantlepiece". If I load it, I discharge it and clean it. Black powder is hydrophilic and the potassium nitrate is corrosive. Put a wall-hanger over the mantle, for grandma's sake.
But do what suits you, I know people who keep BP revolvers as carry pistols...so.
I cleaned up a rusty in line for a neighbor, and got it to shoot, but to me half the fun is history, so I prefer caplocks and flinters.
Oh and...MEAT!
There you are Sgt. I had to change my user name. You may not recognize my user name, but I've been a fan for a long time. Good to see you.
I have been watching you for a while I think you're so cool is
My wife says I think you're cool is because
I'm crazy just like you
I don't like Fishers' either, one killed my ducks and geese.
hey bro, new sub here, u.s. marine vet here 93' to 97' active , would love to talk more, only have email here though , thanks n talk soon > tom !
Welcome to the channel bro
I know who's inline that was!!! 😂
It’s was yours
@@ordinancesgt6716 I know!! text me!
@@rlovely3 did u change your number?
@Ordinance Sgt no but I got robo killer...lol try now