I noticed that if I snuff shortly after I irrigate (with the squeeze bottle) I get a much stronger kick and flavor from any snuff I am using. I use a homemade solution for irrigation: 1/4 kosher salt & 1/4 B.soda per 8oz. So I was wondering what happens when the snuff lands on the higher PH solution sitting in my nose? Could this freebase just a bit more nicotine from the snuff? This makes more sense to me than adding B.soda powder to the snuff since most of the snuff isnt in contact with the powder… but ALL of it will “get wet” in my nose 
I have taken to having a small spray bottle with me with a bit of my solution for when I want a big effect. That all said, could it just be more ‘burn’ I am feeling with no more nic? Thoughts? experiences? Have u tried it?
Never tried it. Is that 1/4 gram 1/4 teaspoon? I’m surprised the spray isn’t irritating. It could be the ph, but it might just be the increased moisture improving contact and absorption. My honest opinion is that pre-loading alkaline in the nostril prior to snuff taking seems a bit off in that it might cause damage to the nasal linings. A suggestion is to adjust technique for larger pinches. This isn’t one I understand, but I get less irritation, less throat hit, better fragrance, and better nicotine hit when I do. Another would be to find a moister snuff, or nudge up the moisture on your own with methods used for rehydrating dried out snuff. I make my own and I’ve found that higher moisture and larger grind is easier to use and to me seems more effective in terms of nicotine hit and general enjoyment. I just can’t do fine and super dry, I end up choking and sneezing. Others like it. They have better technique I’m sure :-).
@xapken Physics explains larger pinches quite well (More mass = more gravity). Hence a larger pinch tends to have fewer straying particles and those that do will not go as far away. For the thread; Adding an alkaline agent to snuff is done within the hydration process for best results. In this manner all of the tobacco is contacted. It seems a bit inconvenient ( and freakish ) to carry around a spray bottle for freebasing purposes. I personally wet my nose by doing a quick blow before a snuff. Of course don’t let MY comments discourage you from your reasonable attempts at nic loading. You are certainly not the only nic freak here.
I just take Quit. I don’t do equipment.
I always use Quit as a base, often cut with other flavors. The spray is the same solution I use for irrigation - 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp B.soda per 8oz water. I will be trying Juxtaposer’s suggestion soon by wetting some fresh ground Rustica with carbonate (1/10g per gram Rustica). I would like to try bigger pinches. Right now I’m max’ed out at 2 bullets per nostril. I certainly AM a nic freak and have a rather high tolerance. I am often chewing 2 pieces of 4mg gum as I snuff!
Dump the bullets if you want to try massive pinches, its best insufflated all at once, repeated bullet doses giving you in effect a drawn out, line type hit. Put as much Quit as you can hold between thumb and forefinger and inhale, sharply, the whole lot in one nostril. Repeat. Trust me, it’s better that way.
agreed.
> “Put as much Quit as you can hold between thumb and forefinger and inhale, sharply, the whole lot in one nostril.” You mean “sharply” but SHORT, right? Otherwise the whole lot goes down the throat and lung. I usually inhale just deep enough to hit the upper sinus. Thanks for all the input!!
Sharp, short, however you want to put it - I can never find the right words for it; a quick sniff hard enough to put the whole lot in the nose but not enough to take it beyond the throat.
ok… got somethin workin. COmbined your advice with an old post by Roderick. Triple-twist the bullet then slam it (as you suggest). Needless to say, I was QUITE impressed. Thanks for the guidance!!
Okay, I’m going to have to try the large pinch with Quit. That’s one that burns the hell outta me, and I’ve never been able to get advantage of its high nic properties. I’m a nic freak to be sure, and still have to vape and smoke occasionally to get enough nic to satisfy. I’m working hard to replace all nic intake with snuff though; that’s my goal. Edit: Holy Crap that hurts!!! My eyes are running like crazy, but it does taste wonderful. 
I’ve never irrigated yet, but the other day I took a nice steamy shower and took a sniff of hedges afterwards. It was quite intense.
I always blow my nose out in the shower and it’s great. lol
@ddavelarsen - I hear ya Im in the same boat as you and usually snuff with 1-2 pieces of nic gum (4mg). Trying to stick with the snuff. I personally believe its safer than the gum which causes tooth decay according to SOME research (i admit the jury is still out). Good luck with the Quit!