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Muskets were known not to be reliable. It is said that it is rare for a musket to hit the exact area it was aiming at, but rather hit a different enemy near by the one that the musketeer was aiming at.

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Negative things about a musket?

Mis firing, slow to load, won't fire when wet.


How long did it take to load a musket in the revolutionary war?

1,000,000 years


How long does it take to load a civil war breech rifle?

30 secoends


What are 5 steps on how to load a musket?

first put the gun powder in the barrel then drop the metal ball in then you push it down hard with the stick thikng then then you pull bach the hammer then you pull the trigger and off it goes


Where did the rifle musket come from?

Originally muskets were long barrelled smoothbore firearms that were used in volley fire arrangement and became a feature of formal combat in the 16th century. At first they were matchlocks (used extensively in the Thirty Years War and the English Civil War). In the early 18th century muskets incorporated flintlocks and were used in many conflicts, including the Jacobite War (1745), the American Revolution (1776) and the Napoleonic Wars (1798-1815). The Rifle Musket first saw it's appearance in America during the Mexican War when they were issued to Mississippi regiments under the command of Col. Jefferson Davis. These differed from conventional muskets in that they were rifled and extremely accurate and effective. The invention of the conical bullet (Minie ball) in the early 1850's made rifled muskets easier to load and smoothbore muskets became obsolete. Springfield and Harpers Ferry Armory were making these weapons before the Civil War and Great Britain also began the manufacture of excellent rifled muskets (Endfield 1858). Rifled Muskets were the primary weapon of the American War of Rebellion (Civil War)

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Negative things about a musket?

Mis firing, slow to load, won't fire when wet.


Is a musket a shotgun?

No. A musket is a smooth-bore, muzzel loading weapon designed to fire a single ball. A shotgun is designed to fire a several pieces of smaller shot in a single load.


What civil firearms was deadlier than the musket?

The rifle was more accurate at long range, but slower to load.


What is a musket load?

black powder, bullet patch, projectile.


How long did it take to load a musket in the revolutionary war?

1,000,000 years


How long does it take to load a gun?

Depends on the gun. A muzzle loading musket- 30 seconds. M16, about 1/2 second.


How long did it take to load and fire a musket in 1776?

In 1776, loading and firing a musket typically took about 15 to 20 seconds for a trained soldier. The process involved several steps: pouring powder down the barrel, inserting a lead ball, using a ramrod to pack the ball, priming the pan with powder, and finally firing the weapon. Factors like training, practice, and the condition of the musket could affect this time. Less experienced soldiers might take longer, especially under the stress of battle.


How is a musket rifle loaded?

To load a musket rifle, the shooter first ensures the firearm is pointed away from themselves and others. They then pour a measured amount of black powder down the barrel, followed by a paper or cloth patch containing a lead ball, which is pushed down with a ramrod. Next, a percussion cap or flint is placed on the ignition mechanism, depending on the musket type. Finally, the musket is ready to be aimed and fired.


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How do you say fast zombie on lock and load roblox?

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What is fire load density?

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