One thing I really like about my X7 is its virtuous breech.

That sucker really seals. I fired 21 loads with GOEX FFFg and CCI standard 209s today.

Here's a picture of the breech at the end of the shooting session. It was NOT wiped or cleaned in any way during the shooting session or before the picture was taken.

Wow!! that is impressive. That rifle stays really clean.

Now the question I have to ask what is a virtuous breech. I have the same style breech plug in my encore and it has never been that clean' Is this a new style plug or a new breech design

You're overthinking it John. Sorry, I didn't intend to confuse anyone.

vir·tu·ous Pronunciation: \ˈvər-chə-wəs, ˈvərch-wəs\
Function: adjective
Date: 14th century
1 : having or exhibiting virtue b : morally excellent : righteous

Semi, was that plug wrapped with the SL method of applying the teflon tape? Primers used must be a perfect match in that rifle with that plug.

But... did you really fire those 21 shots of Goex out of the Lyman?

Yeah UC, the plug was teflon wrapped and the breech closes good and tight against the primer.

Nope, it was the X7. But I did put 35 shots through the Renegade with the .45 GM LRH barrel on Saturday. I'll post the results of that session later today.

Talk about confusing a Poor northern Boy. I thought you had some new great device. Thanks for the info. Funny Dave didn't let ne know first.