Originally Posted by
bronko22000
I got some feedback on my other post on my Encore pistol range results but I thought I'd start a new thread more focused on the topic.
I was having some delayed ignition using BH209 on my outing. Zero delays with Alliant Black MZ.
The BP on my Encore has the hex head for installation/removal and the front face is slightly concaved. Hubby stated in my other thread that they had a new design that had a cupped face. I can't see any images on line about this type. All the pic show are the back end of the BP and not the end that contacts the powder.
Would it improve ignition if I were to bore out a "cup" in the face of the BP?
I know I am really late to this thread, but Bronco you never say that you have cleaned/hand driller out the flash channel under the primer cup. Hang-fires and eventually no fire can be caused by the build up of hard carbon in the flash channel of the breech plug. I really would not do anything to the flash hole.
Another thing that would/might really help that plug is to modify the the flash channel size and the the fixed flash hole to accept a screw in vent liner.
These are completed CVA plugs that I have been modified...
This is a picture of a regular TC BP and one that I drilled the flash channel out with a 5/32" bit.
This group might give you more information. I prefer to use the domed Lehigh Vent Liners versus the flat faced Savage vent liner.
Hope some of this might help