Originally Posted by
ronlaughlin
Breechplug
It was below zero here last night and at day break, but by the time i made it out to shoot it was already over freezing. Supposed to be in the forties this next week, so weather will change here.
The load was 105g BH209, Harvester smooth sabot, 44 caliber 300g xtp, and Winchester shot gun primer.
Will shoot paper once, and then go hunting some more this next week. Won't be cold this next week, but will still be putting the modified breech plug to the test whilst hunting.
The load seems o.k. but how do the Bullets load in the ML? I have never tried the 300gr XTP's but Im sure BH needs a (tighter) fitting sabot to make a good tight seal in the Bore for best results. Also I still cant figure out your (Hang Fires) I have brought My ACCURA from the warm to Real Cold to warm and cold again over days at a time and I never experienced a hang fire, but I also cover my muzzle with Masking Tape, Im sure this has a big difference in not letting any moisture into the barrel.
(BP)