Quote Originally Posted by sclg View Post
Not necessarily! Again it's personal preference. Some argue that seating the ball so that it's flush with the front of the cylinder is very important - others will say 'b*l*ocks'!
I realise that this is little help in giving you guidance but my advice is try things and see what works for you.
S

Agree - this is commonly taught but in my experience not always gives the best result. The joy of muzzle loading is the almost everlasting hunt for the best combination of components and procedures.