Is it ok to shoot out?

utarchery · May 26, 2023

Is it ok to shoot out a load that has been in my UML for 3 years? Loaded with BH209

HIcountryman · May 26, 2023

Pull the breech plug and push it out with ramrod. Why take a chance

yotebuster17 · May 26, 2023

Send it. The worst that could happen is it doesn’t go off. Then you do what he said above

txhunter58 · May 26, 2023

However you do it, expect some rust. Blackhorn is not complete void of rust if left in the barrel. Especially if it is a fouled barrel.

D_Hoyt · May 26, 2023

That's a long time. I just want to know if a charge sends it or not?

utarchery · May 26, 2023

I do expect some rust. I heard pulling the breech on these guns is next to impossible

diablo · May 26, 2023

I’d shoot it. As long as it’s been dry it should be as good as the day you loaded it.

tailchasers · May 26, 2023

Do it.

Cahunter805 · May 26, 2023

My buddy was worried about firing a load of BH209 that had been in his TC muzzleloader for at least 5 years. We rigged it up in a rifle rest and used a string to pull the trigger. Fired just like normal and has been fired since.
I’d say wear some eye protection and shoot it.

GunCarver · May 27, 2023

You should chronograph it to see how it compares to a fresh load. It would be interesting to see.

Bluehair · May 27, 2023

This reminds me that I need to shoot mine.

utarchery · May 27, 2023

It shot out just fine. Thanks for all the help

elkassassin · May 29, 2023

I Do My Own testing!

I Purposely Left A REMINGTON UML With a Load Sitting In It For 3 Years!

I Pulled The Breach Plug & Studied The Bullet & The Powder!

There's No Doubt In My Mind It Woulda Fired Close To a Fresh Load!

The Bullet Did Have a Little Corrosion On it & The Powder was partially Solidified!

No Noticeable Pitting Of The Barrel or The Breach Plug!

Don't try The Same test With GOEX 3fff!

MrShane · Jun 7, 2023

utarchery said:
Is it ok to shoot out a load that has been in my UML for 3 years? Loaded with BH209

Be grateful you remembered that load was in there and you, or someone else, did not stack a new load on top.

2lumpy · Jun 8, 2023

Glad it went well. When it comes to powder, black, 209 or any other be it modern gun powder or nitro…… why take the risk. I’ve torn-up up enough hair, hide and bone accidentally without doing something I know can go bat sh!t on me.

Zeke · Jun 9, 2023

I now see you said it's Rem Ultimate Muzzleloader. I can get the breech plug broken loose for you with enough Kroil ...and time ....and effort if you want.

I think I owe you that much.

Zeke

elkassassin · Jun 9, 2023

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utarchery · Jun 11, 2023

Zeke said:
I now see you said it's Rem Ultimate Muzzleloader. I can get the breech plug broken loose for you with enough Kroil ...and time ....and effort if you want.

I think I owe you that much.

Zeke

That would be great!

2lumpy · Jun 11, 2023

utarchery said:
That would be great!

When you two get it broke loose, re-read elassassin’s recommendation for the Anti-Freeze. Works like magic!!!

2lumpy · Jun 11, 2023

Zeke said:
I now see you said it's Rem Ultimate Muzzleloader. I can get the breech plug broken loose for you with enough Kroil ...and time ....and effort if you want.

I think I owe you that much.

Zeke

When are you going to be at Fish Lake…… I’m gonna make your acquaintance this summer……. like it or not!

Zeke · Jun 12, 2023

2lumpy said:
When are you going to be at Fish Lake…… I’m gonna make your acquaintance this summer……. like it or not!

DC,

I was near you in Richfield twice, recently. Once on business and once to the DMV to get boat stickers so both were quick or busy trips. I spent a day and a half at the cabin but between kids, grandkids (and BB gun shooting) I didn't have much time to reach out.

The truth is, I thought about you each and every time so evidently you've made a positive impact on my brain!

It'll happen sooner than later but I don't have a specific time until the muzzleloader hunt with a grandson on Sept 27th.

Zeke

2lumpy · Jun 12, 2023

Zeke said:
DC,

I was near you in Richfield twice, recently. Once on business and once to the DMV to get boat stickers so both were quick or busy trips. I spent a day and a half at the cabin but between kids, grandkids (and BB gun shooting) I didn't have much time to reach out.

The truth is, I thought about you each and every time so evidently you've made a positive impact on my brain!

It'll happen sooner than later but I don't have a specific time until the muzzleloader hunt with a grandson on Sept 27th.

Zeke

Well dang….. sorry I missed seeing you. Keep trying…….. we got gossip to work on. ?

GoexBlackhorn · Jul 4, 2023

I shootout every late evening (AWAY FROM MY HUNTING SPOT) and start fresh with a new load in the early AM.

My muzzleloader load is generally always Goex and XTPs bought in bulk. So the expense of firing several loads every blackpowder season is hardly an after-thought.

Bluehair · Aug 7, 2023

I just shot mine……been in there 2 years now. Perfect. Feel like I wasted that BH and Thor.

SirHuntsalot · Aug 8, 2023

I know a guy that shot and hit a bull elk. He quickly reloaded and in the excitement of the moment forgot his ram rod was still in the barrel. He said it kicked alot harder. His friend let him use his ram rod to reload and finish off the bull. It was a big bull! No, he didn't find his ram rod.

LIK2HNT · Sep 4, 2023

elkassassin said:
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Have you tried it on choke tubes yet??
I am thinking about trying it.

LIK2HNT · Sep 4, 2023

elkassassin said:
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Have you tried it on choke tubes yet??
I am thinking about trying it.

elkassassin · Sep 7, 2023

It'll be Just Fine On Choke Tubes!

Make Sure And Hit Every Thread!

But Don't Over-Do It!

LIK2HNT said:
Have you tried it on choke tubes yet??
I am thinking about trying it.

2lumpy · Sep 7, 2023

SirHuntsalot said:
I know a guy that shot and hit a bull elk. He quickly reloaded and in the excitement of the moment forgot his ram rod was still in the barrel. He said it kicked alot harder. His friend let him use his ram rod to reload and finish off the bull. It was a big bull! No, he didn't find his ram rod.

Should have checked the lung cavity.?

DeerHunter53 · Oct 3, 2023

Is it the same case if you have an old black powder that's been loaded for years. It had a tag on it when I inherited it. The tag said loaded beware. I have never shot it but would like to get the loaded gun out of my safe.....LOL
I was thinking about setting it up on a bench with a string as was stated above in this tread.

LIK2HNT · Oct 3, 2023

DeerHunter53 said:
Is it the same case if you have an old black powder that's been loaded for years. It had a tag on it when I inherited it. The tag said loaded beware. I have never shot it but would like to get the loaded gun out of my safe.....LOL
I was thinking about setting it up on a bench with a string as was stated above in this tread.

What type of gun? They make CO2 dischargers to stick on/over the nipple to blow the powder and bullet out the barrel. An air compressor and nozzle might work, but I have never tried it.