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will become more difficult until it reaches the point where it becomes impossibleto properly seat the projectile.Different types of lubricants used in cleaning, or in conjunction with lubingpatched round balls and conical projectiles, will produce different degreesof fouling when they react to the combustion of Black Powder. Generally, petroleumbased (or synthetic) lubricants will produce far more fouling andcleaning the bore between shots will be necessary in order to maintain consistentpressures, or ease the loading process from shot to shot. A natural lubricant,such as T/C’s Natural Lube 1000 Plus, will season the bore from shot toshot, drastically reducing fouling. The shooter will not have to clean betweenshots and pressures will remain consistent.Muzzleloading projectiles must be cast from pure lead. Many lead alloys,such as those found in Linotype and wheel weights, resemble lead but willcast hard, oversize projectiles. Such projectiles will prove extremely difficult toload and raise pressures even in a clean bore (see section on “Bullet Moulds”).Never use lead alloys to cast muzzleloading projectiles.Any increase in bullet weight with a given powder charge will always increasepressure. If a shooter has been loading a patched round ball and thendecides to use the heavier Maxi-Ball or Maxi-Hunter he must go back to thestarting charge and work up slowly to the best performing load.Improper loading can lead to a serious and dangerous pressure condition.To function properly the muzzleloading projectile (Maxi-Ball, Maxi-Hunter orPatched Round Ball) must be seated tightly against the powder charge. Neverfire a muzzleloading firearm if the ball or bullet is only part way down thebarrel. Mark your ramrod, as explained in the “Loading Section”, and followinstructions carefully.Variations in patch lubricants and bullet lubricants will effect velocity andaccuracy, as well as having an effect on the amount of fouling which develops.Use of T/C’s Natural Lube 1000 Plus, an all natural lubricant, developed farless fouling, and permitted extended reloading between shots without the necessityto clean between these shots. Velocity and accuracy improved over otherlubricants used.Hammer blow back (hammer driven back to the half-cock position whenthe shot is fired) should always be viewed as an unsafe pressure condition.Clean the bore and reduce the charge immediately! EXCESSIVE PRES-SURE OR OVERLOADS MAY CAUSE INJURY AND/OR DEATH TOTHE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. Ifthe condition persists or is encountered when using any of the loads listedin this booklet, return your firearm (with a letter of explanation) toour Service Department.20