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Consistency is the name of the game with muzzleloaders, and how you seat your bullet has more to do with accuracy than most folks realize. The Barnes Spitfire MZ Aligner Tool is a small brass piece that solves a real problem: getting your bullet loaded perfectly straight and with the same pressure on every shot. It threads right onto the tip of your ramrod so it's ready when you are, no fumbling around at the range or in the deer stand.
The business end of this tool is machined to match the ogive, or curved nose profile, of Barnes .50 caliber muzzleloader bullets. That contoured cup cradles the bullet nose and centers it on the bore axis as you push it down the barrel. The result is a projectile that sits parallel to the bore rather than cocked slightly off to one side, which is where a lot of flyers come from. It also spreads seating pressure evenly across the nose instead of mashing it against a bare ramrod tip.
This aligner is turned from a soft brass alloy on purpose. Brass is tough enough to hold its shape through countless loads but soft enough that it won't scratch or gouge the inside of your barrel. It uses a 10 x 32 threaded steel stud that screws onto a standard ramrod, so setup takes about ten seconds.
One thing worth knowing up front: Barnes builds a separate aligner for each caliber and nose shape. This one is cut for the .50 caliber Spitfire MZ and Expander MZ style bullets, so it's not a one-size-fits-all deal. If you shoot Barnes MZ projectiles and want repeatable seating that pays off downrange, this belongs in your loading kit. Toss it in your possibles bag and you'll wonder how you loaded without it.
It uses a 10 x 32 threaded steel stud that screws directly onto a standard muzzleloader ramrod. Once it's on, it stays put and is ready to go whenever you seat a bullet. Setup takes only a few seconds.
The tool is machined to match the ogive of Barnes .50 caliber Spitfire MZ and Expander MZ bullets specifically. Barnes makes a separate aligner for each caliber and nose type, so it's tailored to that bullet profile. If you shoot a different bullet shape, you'll want the aligner made for it.
Brass is durable enough to handle repeated loading but soft enough that it won't scratch or harm the inside of your barrel. It holds its shape over the long haul while staying safe on the bore. It's the same reason cleaning jags and rods are often brass.
It helps by centering the bullet on the bore axis and applying seating pressure evenly across the nose. Seating each bullet the same way every time cuts down on inconsistency, which is a common cause of flyers with muzzleloaders. It's a small tool that makes a real difference in group consistency.
| UPC | 716876050000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 30661 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .50 Caliber |
| Color | Brass |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Alignment Tool |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.5 |
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