Tazman,

I agree with using some type of special breech grease. Most are teflon impregnated and work wonders. I also use T/C's little tube of teflon nipple grease on my nipple threads as well. Also, make sure not to over tighten either the breech or the nipple. After a good cleaning, install & tighten until they stop moving & then stop turning - torqueing past this point does no good at all, and may lock things in place in such a way as to never get them removed again.

I've never had to remove the breech during a shooting session - even after firing over 30 rounds. I wait until I get home, then I pull the nipple & breech and submerse them in cleaner while I clean the barrel & oil the barrel. Then I brush the pieces well in the cleaner (make sure you have a small nylon brush or heavy pipe cleaner to clean up inside the breech hole), coat with the teflon grease, & install......job done.

Here's a hint - Walmart sells a $20 sonic jewelry cleaner that I use to soak the breach, nipple, & bolt in while I work the barrel. This softens things up pretty good, though the pieces will still need some brushing before installation.

"Every moving thing that liveth, I give unto you as meat" (Gen 9:3)

Trust God..........but keep your powder dry!