A Little added Security

[smokeeter]

I decided to add an extra step at the bench to try to avoid mishaps, my procedure now is to lay out my shooting components for each individual sequence in a small tray to keep track of what goes down the barrel and it lets me know what's in , what's out and where I am in the sequence. I also put the empty vials back in the tray . This seems like a trivial step but it 100 % keeps you on track.
I'd also like to reiterate the importance of witness marks on your ramrod and when unsure be sure to check.
I've been at this game a long time and even seasoned shooters can get distracted which could have catastrophic results.
Lets be careful out there.

 

[ElDiablo]

I like the tray idea. I believe I happen to have a few just like that…

 

[deermanok]

Good idea.

 

[MrTom]

And sardines don't cost much so a supply of trays shouldn't take too long to accumulate.

 

[smokeeter]

Oysters.
You only need one tray for the on deck load

 

[dobegrant]

Practical idea

 

[Henry Miles]

Kinda like them pill organizers for your daily prescriptions...

 

[smokepolehall]

Yes indeed i do the same thing. I only have one load set-up at a time on my shooting bench/table. If i am at a public range & someone stops to ask ?'s n talk i don't load nutten. I learned that lessen back in the 70's.

 

[Jim Harper]

Never too old to pick up a few tips.

 

[bronko220002]

I say whatever you need to do, do it. Because I usually take a couple rifles to the range with me and more than likely they will all shoot something different, I only put one powder, bullet, etc on the bench at a time. The rest stay in my shooting box. I too have been doing this since the early 70s and I have my own loading sequence down pat.