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Old 12-22-2007 | 06:14 PM
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i thought there was a thread on this once i cant see m to find it . i want to change my omega over to this. any info on how to drill the breech plug will be appreciated. dont worry i am gonna have a machinist do the drilling. also what kind of tools am i gonna need for priming and de priming the bass. i am pretty wet behind the ears on this so here is your chance to drop some knowledge...
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Old 12-22-2007 | 06:27 PM
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http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=2497444&mpage=1&key=drill&#2 498171


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Old 12-22-2007 | 06:28 PM
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Here is another one.... there have been several..

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=2360340&mpage=1&key=25acp&#2 360585
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Old 12-22-2007 | 07:10 PM
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Check out the variflame adapter kit for your Omega. I think you will find its cheaper and easier since you will not have to modify the breech plug. You can use small rifle or pistol primers with the variflame.

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Old 12-22-2007 | 07:42 PM
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Just my opinion, but I would not spend the money on the vari-flame. I have one of those also it does very littleto stop blow back. The way the 25acp fits into the BP it seals itself against the bottom of the BP and does not allow blow back to occur...

The accuracy thing is a none issue... if your powder is good.

You could have your current BP drilled out to accept the 25acp rather than purchasing one, or you could do it yourself - there was a thread on here about what drills to use... I took mine to my local machinist.. he charged me $9 to drill mine...
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Old 12-22-2007 | 08:44 PM
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i dont have a problem finding a machinist as my brother is one. i always knew he would be good for something someday. now i just need to figure out what tools i need to round up to deal with priming and de priming..
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Old 12-22-2007 | 09:09 PM
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Seethis thread also..

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=2337672

This is what I use to prime the cases.. You will need to buy a case holder for it also...



http://www.leeprecision.com/cgi/catalog/browse.cgi?1198382738.4533=/html/catalog/primtool.html


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Old 12-24-2007 | 07:37 AM
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Also check your laws, AR has a law that if you can put a cartrige case in a muzzleloader that it is considered a modern fire arm. Lee
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Old 12-29-2007 | 08:27 AM
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ok i just wanted to double check something before i head to the gun shop. what primers do i need to use???
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Old 12-29-2007 | 09:16 AM
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These systems use small rifle primers.

Any of the auto primer tools with the proper shell holder will easily prime the cases.

If your brother is a machinist, he can easily fabricate you a simple decapping tool.

FYI: Should be noted that the primary reason for this modification is for shot consistancy and thus accuracy improvement. The benefit of capturing blowback from ignition is a secondary benefit. Anyone willing to proceed with one of these modifications should be willing to work up an accurized load for thier gun, which IMO and almost all of the independant experts out there, includes only shooting a loose powder and one of the better spitzer style saboted bullets.

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