Just had my first ever hang fire with BH 209 sabot load. Temp was about -3. Gun had been loaded cold and kept outside in garage. Delay was just long enough that I had pulled away from scope, so lucky for a clean miss rather than causing a wound. I suppose an experienced flint locker would have had the patience to stay on target for the delay between Ka and Boom.

Had been thoroughly cleaned just before season, including drill bit and nipple pick treatment. Had only fired primer, light fouling shot, and 2 shots that killed deer since clean gun. Had been wet, but fired, then dried and lightly cleaned 2 days earlier.

Checking after the hang, I found that the flash channel drill bit removed more than I would expect for firing one primer and 3 shots.

I wonder if these below zero temps cause more fouling build up? It seems like these below zero temps cause all sorts of things, from fouled ATV plugs, to broken back tag holder with lost license, and, maybe, hang fires.

Be careful out there . . . it's cold!