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Old 01-07-2015, 02:07 PM
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I have a TC pro hunter and trying to figure out the proper way to clean the breech. As you can tell by my questions I am new at this. Can I clean this or do I need a new breech. I checked and they are $50 so I rather clean it. I heard of the 1/8" drill bit but how far are you suppose to go in with it? As you can tell on this picture is this the way they are supposed to look like?
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Old 01-07-2015, 02:31 PM
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Needs to be cleaned badly. Yes, an 1/8 drill bit will do the job.

I suggest soaking it to soften it up some. I like to soak in plain kitchen vinegar.

You can feel when you hit the end.

Good luck,
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Old 01-07-2015, 02:31 PM
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What powder are you using
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Old 01-07-2015, 03:05 PM
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For best results you should run a drill in turned by hand every 10 shots.
Now on mine I have drilled the fire channel out with a #21 drill and thread the load end wit a 10-32 tap and screwed in a vent liner so I can replace just the vent liner when it burns out I also find the vent liner is hardened different and lasts lots longer than the standard BP.
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Old 01-07-2015, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by seller
I have a TC pro hunter and trying to figure out the proper way to clean the breech. As you can tell by my questions I am new at this. Can I clean this or do I need a new breech. I checked and they are $50 so I rather clean it. I heard of the 1/8" drill bit but how far are you suppose to go in with it? As you can tell on this picture is this the way they are supposed to look like?
I use what I call a 'Bit in a Stick' turned by hand. In your case you do need a 1/8" drill bit.





You also can find some square shanked drill bits that you can insert in a 1/4" screw driver handle..

This group of pics shows basically what Lemoyne was talking about...

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Old 01-08-2015, 04:15 PM
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I ended up clapping the drill bit on a vise then holding the breech on my hand turned it till it was clean. I have been using t7 pellets but just got me some bh209.
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Old 01-08-2015, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by seller
I ended up clapping the drill bit on a vise then holding the breech on my hand turned it till it was clean. I have been using t7 pellets but just got me some bh209.
I would get your breech plug drilled and tapped for a ventliner before using BH209.
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Old 01-08-2015, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by seller
I ended up clapping the drill bit on a vise then holding the breech on my hand turned it till it was clean. I have been using t7 pellets but just got me some bh209.
I tried posting a pic but for its too big.
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Old 01-08-2015, 04:28 PM
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Here are the pics
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Old 01-08-2015, 04:36 PM
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That should work just fine. My opinion is, as long as you keep doing what you just showed, you will have no problems burning Blackhorn, or any other powder, successfully.
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