Breech Plug Tool

[single action]

Finally got to sight in my new sidekick.  good accuracy as far as I am concerned about 1 1/4 3 shot group off sand bags using a fixed 4 power shotgun scope from simmons. I have much more expensive rifle and scope combo's that barely do as well. I like the way this gun handles balance ect, but I hate the breech plug tool they supply with it.  I can even deal with the strange but functional ramrod, (once you get used to it, its not that bad) But that breech plug tool has allready caused more busted knuckles and cusswords than my wife can tolerate around the house. And I'm afraid i might slip and bust my scope. even though its a relatively cheap scope, I cant afford to replace it on a regular basis. Does anyone know if any other options are out there? I have read some people make there own, can anyone give instructions how for the mechanically challenged? Any help would be appreciated.

[pills]

Found this on another site. Hopefully it is ok to link to.
http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/IDgXRV38LICLqj8W34ccSVFBuPOD5zUKtk86F0hQIwFgiFl_d0P1YtpfNR7oeOlEHFJxXVPkfCeaLhyZTf1v1BHew0jbLQ/Huntsman%20Muzzleloader%20Improvements/hntsmn_breechtool.pdf

[Busta]

That would be poster perklo's PDF. That is a good method if you follow his directions and no machining required.

Hunt 101 lost all my pictures a couple years ago or you could see the one I done. What I did was mill six flats around the circumference of the tool so a 13/16" spark plug socket would fit over it an then you can use a small extension and socket to remove the plug. Works great.

Another method is to take a tall nut and weld it to the top of the tool so you can use a socket wrench on it. Just make sure you weld the inside of the nut only.

Lots of ways to do it, some prettier than others, but all get the job done MUCH easier. If you know someone with a MIG welder, buy a tall nut and weld it on and your done. If you know someone with a mill or surface grinder, put six flats on the top portion and you can still use the tool as supplied in the field without having to cary a socket tool with you.

[Critter]

Does somebody have a picture of the breechplug and the removal tool?  Thanks!

[Critter]

Nevermind, I stopped in a local toy store on my lunch and they had one on the shelf for me to examine.

[perklo]

That link to the pdf of the breechplug tool wouldn't work on my computer, so here's a fresh, direct link to it:

http://perkloafm.com/pixs/hntsmn_breechtool2.pdf

  perklo

[pills]

Thanks for the great how to and new link.