How do you guys load your weapons in battle
What is the procedure for loading in battle. for muskets and revolvers.
Do you just put black power and the percussion cap ? or is there something else you guys use.
I really just want to know how you guys make the smoke and sound of acctually firing?
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"It is well that war is so terrible, else we should grow too fond of it."
-General Robert E. Lee, CS, at the Battle of Fredericksburg
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Michael Shallal
Troy, Michigan
The Proper Loading Procedures
Mr. Shallal,
If loading procedure interests you, I'd suggest looking through the various Manuels of Arms. Baxter's, Gilham's, McClellan's, Hardee's, and Casey's all provide the proper steps of loading a musket for the infantry soldier.
Here are two links for the manuels which have been posted online.
http://www.47thva.org/gilham/article3.html
http://www.usregulars.com/library.htm
As it would appear that you are new to this hobby, I'd strongly advise against experimenting on your own unless one of us helps you out. It's not worth finding out after you lose your hearing.
Regards,
Jason C. Spellman
http://skillygalee-mess.blogspot.com/
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Load in nine times:
http://www.usregulars.com/css4.html
Normally, with opposing lines on the field, you will skip steps five, six, and seven - the use of rammers is usually frowned upon.
When you get to step number eight (prime), give the weapon a smack in the area of the lock with the heel of your hand to help seat the powder charge. Do this before installing a new percussion cap.
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R. L. ("Rob") Griffiths.
Company "G", 157th N.Y. Vols.
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You guys are really healping with how you load for a real battle. But i'm asking what procedures you do while reinacting, so that your not actually killing people.
Last edited by BillyYank; 12-11-2006 at 04:18 PM.
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"It is well that war is so terrible, else we should grow too fond of it."
-General Robert E. Lee, CS, at the Battle of Fredericksburg
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Michael Shallal
Troy, Michigan
Re: Loading
We follow the manual with the exception of using a lead ball. It is as simple as that.
Are you for real? I know this isn't the AC forum but let's get serious here. If I were a moderator I'd close this thread immediately.
Josh Sawyer
Liberty Rifles
you guys dont use the cloth then either?
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"It is well that war is so terrible, else we should grow too fond of it."
-General Robert E. Lee, CS, at the Battle of Fredericksburg
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Michael Shallal
Troy, Michigan
Originally Posted by westcoastcampaigner
I assumed i could find help on this forum.
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"It is well that war is so terrible, else we should grow too fond of it."
-General Robert E. Lee, CS, at the Battle of Fredericksburg
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Michael Shallal
Troy, Michigan
A lot of reenactorlings will aim their rifles about 14 feet over the heads of their opponents. That insures that any casualties will be at least 2 miles away.
(IBTL)
Paulous Flavious Minimus
Cloth?
Nothing is put down the barrel except for powder.
Yours most respectfully, your obedient servant,
R. L. ("Rob") Griffiths.
Company "G", 157th N.Y. Vols.
Forum member since November 17th, 2004.
"I am not aware of ever having used a profane expletive in my life, but I would have the charity to excuse those who may have done so, if they were in charge of a train of Mexican pack mules at the time." - U. S. Grant
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