Fouling primer

[cecil30-30]

Just wondering how many people will fire a primer in their ML before they load it to hunt with? I did last year, before I put it in the truck to go to my hunting area,I put a primer in it and fired it.Then loaded it.Anyone else do this?

Another question,does your ML shoot the same with a clean bore as it does with a dirty bore?

 

[trealtree]

never. yes

 

[dt-34715]

yep

 

[buckdead]

no to both ?s.
if i clean between shots my ML will clover leaf at a 100yds. if i dont i would be lucky to get on paper by the third shot.

 

[dh1984]

no to both too i never do shoot a primer in mine before i hunt with it and i take and spit swab it between shots and then when i get home with it i take and clean it with real hot water and then take soap and water to it and then it ready to go the next time afther oiling it

 

[trealtree]

I guess it depends on what powder I am using. BH209: never,yes. Other powder similar to pyrodex: Yes, after the first few it starts changing .

 

[iowavf]

I acctually will fire mine once with a light load before loading it for hunting or target practice. I have it sighted in with a dirty barrel so I don't have to swab between shots. The 1st shot with a clean barrel is a little high and to the right.

 

[UTGrad]

I always fire a fouling primer per the CVA manual.

 

[Tnyoteboy]

I've always fired a fouling primer just to clean the breech plug hole.

 

[MUP]

Always, and have my ramrod and a patch inserted fully. When the patch is destroyed, or at least burned thru, I know I have no fouling present.

 

[Bertman]

no to both

 

[Stalker]

Yes, fouling primer before shooting always...

(NEF - Huntsman)shoots about the same for 15 to 20 loads using 80gr 777 & FPB's...then starts to get too hard to load and I clean per Hornady instruction.

(CVA - Kodiak Pro) not there yet...still working a load for it

(Remington Genesis)shoots about the same for about 10 loads with a spit patch or solvent patch between shots and one dry patch...then it just goes :crazy: using 105gr 777 and 300gr SST with Low Drag Sabots (sold this one to pay for the CVA) :crazy: accurate rifle...felt bad about selling it so I kept it in the family, my younger brother is the new owner and will be hunting with it this year.