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I use a post at the range to bump the breech block rearward.The chamber gets sticky after a couple of shots.

If there is no one around I use the heel of my boot.

I shoot .600 round balls through mine,they are the most accurate out to 100 yards.

"Accuracy" being relevant as these were are huge step up in rate of fire from a Rifled Musket,Sniders seldom...