Abstract: The invention relates to a firearm loading devices that may be inserted into a firearm at or near the proximal end of a barrel of a compatible firearm, as well as firearms operable to receive such loading devices and related methods. In some examples, the loading devices may be packed with propellant and one or more projectiles and inserted into a receiver in a compatible firearm. In other examples, the loading devices will accept bullet cartridges or shells. The loading devices may be used with black-powder firearms, such as muzzle-loading rifles, but are not limited thereto.

Abstract: The present invention provides weight support devices for a person supporting an elongate object at a generally horizontal pitch. Specific uses of the invention include use as a shooting support stick for firearms. The present invention is not limited to firearms and may be used to support a person's arm when using various other elongate devices, such as telescopes, bow and arrow, cross-bows, etc.

Abstract: The invention relates to a firearm loading devices that may be inserted into a firearm at or near the proximal end of a barrel of a compatible firearm, as well as firearms operable to receive such loading devices and related methods. In some examples, the loading devices may be packed with propellant and one or more projectiles and inserted into a receiver in a compatible firearm. In other examples, the loading devices will accept bullet cartridges or shells. The loading devices may be used with black-powder firearms, such as muzzle-loading rifles, but are not limited thereto.