Well, it has been about a month since the breech plug from PR came to the house. Along with, came the adapters that allowed the use of large rifle primers in the Omega(s). In that time i have tried all kinda loads, primers, and rifles. Whether it is worth the time, monies, and effort, i cannot say. However, it has been instructive.

The latest trial/folly was to use an o-ring under the primer/adapter. The idea came from the use of an o-ring under the a 209 primer in the standard Omega breech plug. Using an o-ring in the standard Omega breech plug, has resulted in a perfect seal between primer, and breech plug. This results in zero blow by, and means the primer seat will never never be flame cut. In order to be able to use an o-ring in a standard Omega breech plug, one needs to make the primer socket deeper. This allows the space for the o-ring. The same is true for the special breech plug from PR.

During the last week, some time was spent looking for an o-ring that would fit the PR breech plug. After a short search, it seemed there was an o-ring available that might work. The package arrived at the house, and indeed it seemed they might work. After measurements were made, the breech plug primer socket was drilled some deeper.

This morning a trip was made to the hills so for to try the modified breech plug, o-ring, primer adapter, and large rifle primer. It was very very muddy because of the prior snow, and current warm wonderful weather. Four wheel drive was necessary to reach a place to set the target. Breeze was negligible, and it was about 55 degrees. Three shots were made from 200 yard. The load in the Dream Season was 110g Blackhorn, 270g Deep Curl, green crush rib sabot, Federal 215 primer.













Of course, there was zero blow by because of the seal made between primer, o-ring, and breech plug. Accuracy was fine. The group size of 2 3/8" isn't a world beater, but it is repeatable. First shot was made from a cold clean barrel, and the forearm of the rifle was rested on my hand, just as it would be whilst hunting. So far, it seems the use of large rifle magnum primers instead of shotgun primers...