Originally Posted by
sabotloader
This not neccesarily true if the breech plug is built correctly. I know that is what Western would have you believe this because this is what needs to happen in poorly designed BP`s. A decent example of this is the TC Triumph QR plug. It is abnormally long and will ignite BH very + reduce blow back pressure on the nose of the spent primer. I have modified several BP`s and installed the Vent Liner on the very end. Not only do they shoot BH but they also reduce blow back pressure.
i hear all sides on the issue and what works works and i don't criticise anyone for using what works for them and i'm sure as you say that it will work fine but wouldn't you think that having the powder charge all the way down on top of the primer would be a faster ignition time even if it's only a millisecond not sure if that would equate to a more accurate shot ??