Charged Muzzleloader

[swamp]

Just wondering how long everyone has left th powder and round in their muzzleloader.
swamp

[smokeeter]

Just wondering how long everyone has left th powder and round in their muzzleloader.
swamp

be aware black powder substitutes are very corrosive (especially if residue from spent load is present ) best to discharge and clean sooner than later.

[rf2]

I use WhiteHots. I shot about 5 rounds to sight in the weekend before the season, then did a light cleaning and loaded it for the season. I hunted Monday, Tuesday and Sunday. It was very damp on Sunday. Last night when I removed the charge and pushed the bullet out the breech, there was some nasty white residue on the sabot. I looked in the barrel, and I could see residue that I don't believe was there when I loaded the round on Monday. I'll be giving it a good cleaning tonight.

[Marker]

Removed and cleaned each night. If I did need to leave it in I would put electrical tape on the barrel end to prevent moisture build up, it does not affect my accuracy (minute of deer) as the gas pressure pushes it off before the bullet is shot.

[brent]

FYI, leaving a ML loaded over night is illegal.