Check the pan often during hunting, wipe the pan and recharge if necessary. If you suspect the main charge has picked up moisture, you may want to pull the ball and charge or blow it out with a CO2 Ball Discharger then dry and reload. If you pull a bullet with a ball puller on the ramrod, be certain the prime has been removed from the pan, the frizzen is open and the hammer is down. In the case of a percussion, remove the cap, be certain there is no priming residue remaining and let the hammer down before pulling a ball. An accidental discharge while working with a rod down the bore could obviously be disastrous.
Safety is of prime importance.
We all want our hunt to be successful, but we want it to be safe as well. If you are having ignition problems with your rifle, please feel free to contact any of the knowledgeable people at the Log Cabin Shop. We will do our best to help you with any problems you might be having. The Log Cabin Shop specializes in historical firearms, accessories and accouterments of the pre-1840's era. Net , Homerville, Ohio.