Wow Ron...that's an odd one for sure. 20yrs? Geez... and I agree, that has to be the strangest projectile I've ever seen. Sure looks aerodynamic
Good job helping your friend out. Looks like you did a pretty good job from what I can see, all things considered. Hopefully it will still shoot ok.
super... its a Hawken, so no removable plug. I'm thinking you glossed over that part in the initial post. I guess he could find a whole new breech and replace it if he wanted and felt it was worth it.
I wonder how many ML's out there get treated the same way...and end up in the junk pile. Its a shame really, its not that hard to clean one up.