Breech plug?
 

First off I'd appreciate it if EndeavorShooter didn't reply, to this thread or any of mine for that matter. But my question is how tight do you tighten your breech plug. I use Anti-seize not Teflon tape if it matters.

I always just snug them good.

Wow :hail:

Not sure about your gun but mine came with a pretty chinsy wrench. Do you think I should get a socket that fits it or just snug with the supplied wrench?

I use a nut driver for my TC X7 and just snug it. I leave a drop or two of oil on the threads if I don't use teflon tape.Helps to take it out if using powders like t7.

Doesn't have to be real tight. Just snug.

I have a CVA. I tighten it as hard as I can with the end of two fingers.

Through the years i have found it best to just snug the nose if the breech plug to the face of the shelf in the barrel. I use a 1/4" ratchet, extension, and deep socket for insertion and removal.

Another thing I might suggest since you are using grease is to make sure that you, and you probably do, clean the threads in the rifle very each cleaning as the grease can harden and give you a false feeling of being snug. If any of that makes any sense...

dirt1008,

I think the safest way to tighten your plug is until it reaches the shelf. In simpler terms, just tighten the plug the whole way. This will keep any gases or fouling from coming around your threads.

Anti-Seize is a great product and it works perfectly. I quit using it because it was messy. All the different greases are messy, thats why i use the tape now. Either way, tighten the plug the whole way down to seal the breech plug threads.

I will also note, when using BH209 i dont use either most of the time. After claning the plug i wipe down with oil and put back in the gun. No tape or grease.

Never thought about this being that important as I screw it in until it quits. Both my guns come with a cheap breachplug wrench and I just tighten as much as I can by hand which isn't much because when they bottom out they stop. I hope I am not doing it wrong.

I really appreciate all of the replies. I thought about using the tape but being a plumber I remember an old timer telling me that with the added thickness of the tape he stretched the threads on a valve one time. Now I know it was a brass valve and this is stainless but I just tend to stay away from it. I will say sabotloader you're definately correct on the grease hardening. I clean my threads regularly an have been using the copper based never seize rather than the silver. I believe it's rated for a higher temperature not that it matters but it seems not to harden as much.

I use TC Super Lube Anti-seize with PTFE. It's clear and not messy at all. I hardly know it's there. It rubs me wrong to not have something on the threads, and tape is not an option for me. I like the BP to screw in and out easily.

Finger tight

Awwww aren't you special???

Your right because i couldn'y help a guy like you. if you cant figure out how tight to tighten your BP, i mean there is a shelf in there for a reason, it is to make it dummy proof. or for some anyway.:confused0024:

If you do not want someone to post in your thread, start your own board and then deny membership.

The breech plugs that I have that need a wrench have a bar that you use with the wrench. I don't use the bar. I hand tighten the plug using the wrench without the bar. It doesn't have to be any tighter then you would tighten a Quick Release Breech Plug, the one that doesn't need a wrench.

That's the same type I have. Good to know

I tighten mine just until the action locks with a primer installed. This is usually a quarter turn prior to being completely seated. Why? If I seat it all the way in, i get so much blowback. The other way, I get none! I do use the pink tape stuff.

That really shows how stupid you really are. At least 75% of Black Powder shooters and BP Substitutes people tighten the plug down then turn it off the shelf. Right or wrong that's what they do. So you really are the Dummy on this one. :guiness::lmao::lmao:

Personally I think having it all the way in keeps both the breech plug and the "shelf" (new term to me) from erroding. I have always used the grease but one of these days I am going to use the tape, not because the mess bothers me so much, but because I feel it creates a better seal between the barrel and the plug.
I have never heard the statistic that 75 percent of the shooters loosen the plug a bit after tightening it, (nor do I know how one would get that number), but I don't think it is the right thing to do.
For me triple 7 seems to make the plugs come out the hardest.

With the plug backed off - or less than snug, if the gas can find a path to excape between the shelf and the nose of the plug - gas cutting is a possibility...

After reading many threads over the years, 75% is on the low side. And no you won't find a in stone number any place. You are good at finding old stuff so I'm sure you can do the math if you choose. BTW- mostly all the DWB''S did that in the past, I would bet most of them still do. I've been with them and witnessed that. But things always change.

What's the point of doing it?. Do they think it will stick if they leave it tight?

Not really sure but probably. Hopefully people are getting away from doing that. IMO, does not need to be done with any powder.

You talk about Endeavor treating people disrespectfully, I think it takes one to know one.

You just did it the other night about the guy shooting powerbelts. You know EXACTLY what i'm talking about. I got your number as well. Again, say what you want to me i don't care.

You know Grouse, here is something for you to think about. During the time you were banned we didn't have any of this crap on here and the day you came back it starts again.
Coincidence? I don't think so.

You noticed that also! :rolleye0011:

I agree, you are correct. You believe in members being treated like idiots. You also believe in instigating those situations just like original post on this thread to me. And you also got the puppet on page with you as well. It makes all the sense in the world to me. Very good point on your part. And im done replying to your games on this thread. You and the puppet can have at it, but i'm not interested in it.

BTW- Builder, i don't see Muley down grading anyone like you.

That's why I have him on ignore. Is he reading my posts?

I do mine exactly the same way. Two finger tight with the tool that came with the rifle.

Only thing I can add is that the threads and shelf need to be completely clean. SabotLoader taught me that one.

I also only use anti-seize. I don't like the extra tightness the tape seems to add to the plug. Tom.

Of course he is, he cant resist.

What gun is that Head?

I didn't think he had enough character to keep me on ignore. Oh well. At least I can't see his dribble anymore.

Why wouldn't i read your posts lol.. you have me on ignore only because i call you on your BS. like another member did and you ignore him also.. how does it feel to be treated like you treat others? oh and your reading my posts also. don't pretend not to be :s4:

I meant it in reference to my Knight LRH. But actually I only go two finger tight on all my MZ breech plugs, and all my flash liners in my FL's, and nipples on my percussion rifles. Along with using anti-seize on all the above. Tom.

Never tried it on nipples. I usually use a wrench on them.

Old dude your doing it again lmao.. i never said i was putting you on ignore... geezzzzzzzzzzzzzz. your losing it man and fast!!

Mr banned, mind your business:poke:

LOL..I can see Builder making post after post, but I don't see what he says.

Hopefully he's annoyed at being ignored.

Yah right!! COUGHHHHHHHHHH:D