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DRILL: LOAD

Make, READY

  1. With the left hand turn the musket, the lock to the front, with the right hand grab it behind the trigger, as in the first motion of loading, turning the point of the left foot to the front.
  2. Draw the right foot quickly back, kneel on the right knee, placed one foot to the rear and six inches to the right of the left heel, being careful not to come down too suddenly; at the same time bring down the musket with the right hand, seize it with the left at the lower pipe, place the butt on the ground lightly, even with the left heel, and in front of the right thigh, seize the trigger between the thumb and fore finger of the right hand.
  3. Cock the musket.

 

 


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