How Do You Load A Black Powder Revolver?
Shooting a traditional cap-and-ball, black powder revolver is both an exciting and historical experience. The loading, however, must be done carefully, with close attention paid to safety. By following a few simple instructions, the pistol can be correctly loaded and safely fired. Always wear eye protection when loading or shooting any firearm. Check to see that the firearm is unloaded and in the half-cock position. In addition, make sure that there are no percussion caps on the nipples. Do a quick test for nipple obstructions. With the pistol unloaded, in the half-cock position and the barrel pointed in a safe direction, place a percussion cap on each nipple. Bring the pistol to full-cock. Fire all six caps down range. This clears the nipples of any excess oil or residue. Load the powder. Use only black powder or Pyrodex. See the instruction manual for the recommended load. Do not use a charge greater that the maximum recommended load. Never load powder directly from a flask or powder
