ORIGINAL: flounder33
A couple times I have wanted to unload my bp gun without firing it. I have just unscrewed the breech plug and pushed the powder and the projectile out the breech end. I never really thought twice about it.
Since then I have seen some posts ( I think it may have been on another forum) where it has been advised to wet the powder before doing this. Is there a risk that a spark could cause ignition when unscrewing the breech plug?
Opinions welcome,
Art
I've done that a lot without a problem loose 777, 777 pellets and Pyrodex Pellets. When I did it with pellets I shot the pellets again. With loose I just throw it away, but I never put water in it, heck you would have to clean the gun again, and that is the reason I didn't want to shoot it. If it takes a high powered 209 to get ignition, I don't believe there will be an issue, however with BP, because it is a easier igniting powder, then it would be safe to be cautious. BP Sub shouldn't be a problem. Chap Gleason