Used with patch and ball, Maxi-Ball or Maxi-Hunter, the Quick Shot maybe used with either a percussion or flint lock rifle. You simply flip open the waterproof cover. Pour the premeasured powder charge into the barrel. Drive the bullet or patched ball into the muzzle with yourshort starter and seat it with your ramrod. The percussion cap for priming charge is contained in a separate chamber ready for instant use. *Magnum quick shot holds premeasured powder charges of up to 150 grains of black powder or pyrodex.