RE: Returning to BP
 

What problems are you having with the breechplug?

RE: Returning to BP
 

T-7,
During my search on the new products I saw where some folks were having problems with the in-line breech pulgs sticking when shooting 777. I have never shot 777 so I didn't know if this was a real problem or a lack of cleaning. ???? Thanks for all the replies.
Jim

RE: Returning to BP
 

Jimshan,

I generally remove the breech plug every 5 to 10 shots in my inline. If I just keep shooting it will get crudded in, with black powder or pyrodex, and I imagnine also with 777. Remove the breech plug after swabbing and make certain that none of the flakes of fowling are on the sealing surface of the breech or plug or erosion of the seal can occur. If it gets crudded in, remove the barrel and soak in bucket of hot soap water before trying to remove it, its alot easier to just stay up with it at the range. I have a Sidekick, and it works better for me to remove the breech plug entirely. This is because residues from blow-back get all around the plug and the outside of the plug needs to be cleaned. If your rifle doesn't encounter the crudding from outside, then probably backing it off a turn and retightening will do the trick. I use a anti-sieze compound on the threads.

With the lyman, you don't have to worry about a siezed breech plug. One less thing to deal with at the range.

Happy Hunting, Phil

RE: Returning to BP
 

Phil covered it nicely Jim. One more mention to include is using the weakest possible 209 primer with 777. Buy either the brand newWinchester-Triple Se7en 209 primers or if you cannot locate those at a couple of stores -- then getthe Remington Kleanbore 209s.

I'm a little bummed-out today. Just too dang-hot (95 & high humidity) to be shooting at the range. I've been itching to try-out my two new blackpowders & also try-out my No Excuse bullets. But with these temps, that No Excuse bulletlube would probably melt off.

Maybe tomorrow if I go early, I'll shoot some plastic in my Omega.