Sorry Ron I was addressing the fat end of the firing pin being worn, I hit the wrong quote button, thanks for not hitting me with everything but the kitchen sink.

REALLY??? Ive tried to make that happen and never could. I think if the bullet sabot is on top of the powder it will go off every time. Like Ron said, there is a chance the bullet sabot was not down all the way??? Who knows, but it is possible.

To me that seems insignificant.. but..

What about the hammer fall? Is the hammer pivot lubricated with an oil that may thicken in the cold, and reduce the speed of the hammer when it falls?

Well.. here's hoping Bro succeeds the next time!!!!! If possible, stay warm..

Does this mean i get to keep my rifle?

yup! * * *

Thanks for all of the replies. I have cleaned it and shot 2 primers through. I haven't put any oil around the hammer. With the worn end its a tad shorter than the firing pin on my daughter wolf. That's why I asked. We are running to see the gun smith at scheels. Hoping they have new firing pins in stock.

I'm probably good but rather be safe than good. The firing wasn't that worn a few shots ago.

Suppose to get near 20 today but with 25 mph winds it feel near zero. But we will be heading to the woods regardless of cold.

To the guy that said he doubt this would of happened with other powders! That was my first thought if I had kept my knight and had triple seven those be dead deer. As some know on here I rid of the knight to shoot a rifle approved for black horn.

Buckfever, I'm guessing you meant me. I don't know if it would have been a problem or not. That was just my gut, based on my experience with Pyrodex mostly, and reg black powder some.

Obviously these guys are way more experienced than I with BH209. They've given you some great tips to run with. Good luck on your future hunt.

Oh, and I'm sure you know the Knights DO shoot BH209 quite well also.

Yep it my gut feeling as well when it happened. Mainly cause I kept telling my bro it happen to my gun. I believe it was a moisture issue.

The gun smith thought the fat end of firing pin being worn down(almost looking smashed and shiny) could cause problems. Luckily he had one he gave me for free. Not sure if it make difference but comparing new one and my worn down one , the worn one is shorter.

I knights shoot bh209 well but my gun was a plunger type and didn't want to risk it anymore.

That's it then; the new firing pin insures a kill. Don't forget to leave seed stock.

Ron you are a funny guy!

My brother used a number 64 drill bit to drill out the flash hole on his traditions breech plug. So far his gun is now igniting blackhorn and with clean primers!

He missed a nice doe tonight but I got one so my gun worked as well! Tomorrow is the last day of the season. So hopefully he can get his 2nd ever deer.