Bullet starter

[JeffB1961]

bobkat131 here's an example of what i was referring to .

https://www.modernmuzzleloader.com/threads/muzzleloader-explodes-on-firing-range.55150/

 

[zfoofo]

I "lost" my a short starter one year at the deer cabin. I made one using a Golf ball and a piece of 3/8 dowel. Drill a 3/8 hole about 1/2 way or more through, shove the dowel in cut it, at whatever length you want 3 or 4 inch's works best for me. Ive been using this for years now. When I started shooting Barnes Red Hot bullets, I drilled a 1/4 hole about 5/16 or less, offset from the dowel, to just get the bullet past the crown.
That's my 2 cents. zfoofo

 

[mspaci]

I always forget my short starter so no issue here

 

[jd24.5.48]

This thing does everything possible to start a bullet, not DIY but dirt cheap. I have 2-3 of them, fits in my jacket pocket.

I just picked up another one of these for $5! I've been using these for quite a few years and have never had a problem using it other than leaving the last one laying in the woods!