ORIGINAL: Branson
I've never heard about loosening the breach plug 1/4 turn once it's completely tightened. It would've come in handy this weekend when I shot my first muzzleloader (Winchester x150 and I'm hooked). I'll be sure to loosen it before I shoot again. It took me a bit to get it loose.
-- B
Branson - if you're on the target range, every ten shots or so, reach in there and twist that breech plug back and fourth a little. No need to remove it, just twist it back and fourth. You will find that at the end of the day the plug will turn right out with little problem... The same for when you're hunting. Don't crank that into the breech.