It holds the pistol steady and in an upright position while your charging with powder and seating the ball. A stand can be made out of scrap wood or they can be purchased through shooting suppliers.

For an additional $45, the Companion's accessory set can be beefed up with an addtional kit which includes ... pin from seizing up with powder fowling. A variety of gun oils or CLPs will do ...

Founded in 1971, CVA started out as a traditional black powder rifle company offering do-it-yourself kits and factory assembled ... today's center-fire rifle and revolver cartridges.