What is the scoop on barrel seasoning? I read that with Black powder muskets it is important to season the barrel, by leaving either a vegetable or animal fat oil in the barrel. The idea is to allow this to soak in and create a barrier to season the barrel. Will this affect accuracy? Is there anything to this or should I use normal (regular firearms) storage techniques?
I use Bore Butter in my muzzleloaders. Cleanup is very fast and I have reduced fouling.
Gil Davis Tercenio
# 3020V
34th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry
Great, great grandson of Cpl Elijah S Davis, Co I, 6th Alabama Inf CSA
I've always used Break Free for lubriction/preservation between matches, and RIG for for preservation during over-winter/long term storage. Neither are organics, but both work very well. The firearms clean well, don't foul, shoot well, and there have been absolutely no signs of rust.
Regards,
Don Dixon
2881V
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