I shoot an Omega with 105-110 gr. loads of Triple Se7en. I have used T/C's breech plug grease and also the CVA Slick Breech Plug Grease. Both tend to be rather hard to remove after 25-30 shots, even though I tighten the plug only finger tight and check it after 8-10 shots and break the seal and snug it back up. I'm just wondering if I could benefit from the T/C teflon tape that Sabotloader is using. My plug is of the concave variety. I bought a roll of the tape the other day and wrapped my plug as Sabotloader did and put it in the Omega and it does seem like it would work. I'm just a little leary of it though for the next trip to the range. The last thing I need is a stuck breech plug![:@] What do you think about the tape?

All of my BP's are concave faced, I have been unaware of the problems of concove vs flat faced BP's.

If it were me and you were going to try my suggestion, because I would really hate to lead you astray - Do as Cayugad suggested also. Put the tape on press it down on the face of the BP and install the plug snug, not overly-tight, just enough to insure compression of the tape,- I actually use a socket and extension. Then pop a cap or primer to clear the flash hole. Shoot 4/5 rounds - loosen the plug and if it moves back with a small amount of pressure re-tighten it again and continue shooting. You might be able to do this a few times before you destroy the tape. If you do not compress the tape to the point of tearing you might be able to this several times.

As Cayugad says, "if it isn't broke don't fix it" But I think you might have great success if you stop those gases from coming back through the threads. The tape and the threads being tight to each other seems to solve this problem for me. If you are able to see the pictures of my Remington breech plug you can see the condition of the tape after several shots. I have great confidence in this method but it took me several years to really trust it plus I was trying all the new stuff. You will eventually create your own.

The tape serves another purpose for me in that I never have to worry about grease/oil contamination of the powder and with t7 you don't want anything in the country that might have moisture attached with it.

In the Remington's I am shooting 100 grains of t7 and in the A&H I am shooting 110 so it is not like I am shooting a weak loads either.

Best of luck in you endevors...

VAHuntr,

I use the Militec on my M1A and it's great stuff Maybe I'll try it one day just to see what it'll do on the plug.

The Militec is great indeed. I tighten my plugs with a socket but only as tight as I can get it with my fingers. As a precaution I break the plug loose every 5 shots. So far the Militec has worked much better than any other breech plug grease I have tried. If you have never tried this stuff its worth getting a free sample and giving it a try.

2288,
Few years ago I starting using "Anti Seize" compound purchased at any auto store(it's cheap). I lightly coat all the threads. I have NEVER had a seized plug since I started using the stuff. I use it on my vehicles,mowers,fishing reels,out board motors. Can buy in tube,8-10 oz plastic bottle with applicator brush. 8-10 oz bottle will last you forever!