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If you have not already done so, go to the website for the maker of your rifle- most have an owner's manual that you can download for free. Generic instructions for a sidelock percussion cap rifle- others are different-
1. Use the ramrod to insure that rifle is not already loaded. If empty:
2. Place a cap on the nipple, and fire the cap (to clear any oil in the nipple)
3. Measure a charge of black powder, and pour down the barrel.
4. Give the rifle a slight twist/shake to settle powder
5. Place a greased cloth patch across muzzle of rifle. Place ball on top of patch
6. Use a ball starter to push the ball into the muzzle, and down an inch or two
7. Use ramrod to push bullet down barrel, until it is FIRMLY seated on top of the powder.
8. Remove ramrod, put back in storage spot
9. Cock hammer. Place fresh percussion cap on nipple.
10. If not shooting immediately, with muzzle pointed in safe direction, lower hammer to safety position.
11. When ready to shoot, bring hammer to full cock, pull trigger
EYE PROTECTION IS A MUST.
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