Ripp, as you and M<ac indicated proper loading with filles does absolutely no damage, and is actually necesary for safety and proepr burning in many loads.
; Many folks don't realize just what happens in most hangfires. It is a very dangerous situation as the bullet is usually pushed into the throat where it stops, then the powder goes off. Hangfires are about as bad as it gets, then sometimes causes pressure excursions and blown up rifles in worse case senarios. Any sort of hangfires are to be avoided at all costs.