Muzzle loading firearm, gun barrel design, projectile system and method of using thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to a gun barrel in muzzle loading firearm with a breech portion that receives a cartridge case and a muzzle that receives a projectile and an opening that connects both. Also a gun barrel with an opening, or passage bore, that is smaller than the bore of the muzzle end of the firearm is disclosed. A firearm and method of using a firearm with this type of gun barrel is disclosed, as is a projectile system that entails a cartridge with a charge that loads from a breech end and a projectile that loads from the muzzle end of the firearm.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Technical Field [0002] The invention relates generally to muzzle loading firearms wherein the breech end of the barrel is shaped to accept a blank cartridge case of the same or a different caliber than the bore of the muzzle. A gun barrel, projectile system, and method of using the same is also part of the invention. [0003] 2. Related Art [0004] A long standing problem in the design of muzzle loading or black powder firearms is that the powder is exposed to the elements. This exposure results in degraded performance of the firearm due to powder which has been dampened or otherwise effected by the elements. Exposure to the elements is particularly a problem for hunters who are afield during inclement weather and must load their weapon during periods of rain or snow, all the while attempting to protect the powder and firing mechanisms. A related problem is that the powder charge receptacle is exposed and thus may be susceptible to inadvertent loss...

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Benefits of technology

[0024] In a fifth general aspect, the present invention provides a method of increasing the reliability of a muzzle loading firearm, the method comprising:

Problems solved by technology

A long standing problem in the design of muzzle loading or black powder firearms is that the powder is exposed to the elements.

This exposure results in degraded performance of the firearm due to powder which has been dampened or otherwise effected by the elements.

Exposure to the elements is particularly a problem for hunters who are afield during inclement weather and must load their weapon during periods of rain or snow, all the while attempting to protect the powder and firing mechanisms.

A related problem is that the powder charge receptacle is exposed and thus may be susceptible to inadvertent loss of part or all of the powder.

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