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Big Game Hunting => Muzzleloader Hunting => Topic started by: CP on September 16, 2018, 10:06:43 AM

Title: Red Plastic Jackets
Post by: CP on September 16, 2018, 10:06:43 AM: I'd forgotten what a PIA these are. The plastic loading tool is a joke. I think I'll stick with musket caps, or make my own loading tool.
Title: Re: Red Plastic Jackets
Post by: CP on September 16, 2018, 11:31:45 AM: Made a die of sorts out of a piece of shovel handle and pressed them in.

Ready to go
Title: Re: Red Plastic Jackets
Post by: reelamin on September 16, 2018, 08:57:03 PM: I thought the loaded fine. I just put a small square of wood on the bench and they press in very easy. Their overall life is not my favorite at all!!
Title: Re: Red Plastic Jackets
Post by: kerrdog on November 29, 2018, 05:46:15 PM: I love them! Yes the loading tool is a joke. I use my thumb. But I love how easy they go in and come out of the rifle. And in wet weather you can't compare them with musket caps.
Title: Re: Red Plastic Jackets
Post by: WSU on November 29, 2018, 05:53:39 PM: I have used them one day of scouting and hunting, but really like how easy loading and unloading was.
Title: Re: Red Plastic Jackets
Post by: reelamin on November 29, 2018, 09:53:04 PM: I think they load and unload easy. I just fold a small piece of paper, push them on, and set them on a vice and push out if plastic is savable. The pain the butt comes with getting them properly seated. For my bighorn it requires the plastic little tool. They also do not last with any load much over 90-100 grains. But I don't have much choice at this time with this particular gun.