Author Topic: aftermarket breechplugs? (Read 846 times)

corelokt308win · « **on:** October 08, 2004, 01:42:51 PM »

Anybody know of one? After today, twice seized and twice into the shop vice to be able loosen it, I'd buy one. I've put a socket onto my removal tool, as I needed to inorder to be able remove it today, and the danged thing was still slipping in the plug. I've tried NAPA's antisieze, Gorrila greas antiseize, and BoreButter. Of the three the BoreButter seemed to work the best.
Also, what powder is the easiest in regards to removing the plug? Any real BP is about impossible to find around here.

Primer · « **Reply #1 on:** October 08, 2004, 03:03:50 PM »

Don't know of any aftermarket plugs,...least haven't run across any. Sorry.
Are you using 777 synthetic? If so,how much?
I shoot 777 (80 gr) in my Huntsman and find that it will start to seize the plug after about 8-10 shots. I take my supplied tool and crack loose the B-plug at the range and finger tighten while the bore is still warm. That helps.
I also have tried BoreButter on the threads,to experiment,as you have. It worked,but after about 12-15 shots,barrel went to the "vise". :x

Best I have found was Knight Breech Plug Grease. I also found that if I put some grease above the threads and up to the end of the plug,it helped greatly and pretty much ended my welded plug phenomenon. :grin:
Using P-Dex, APP and Goex black powder hasn't reacted the same "for me",but does not guarentee that others haven't experienced a seized plug problem using the above.

Best that I can advise is to make sure your plug and threads are clean before applying liberal anti seize and apply also above threads. Follow installing with Finger Tight Only and loosen periodically at the range to insure the dreaded WELD does not get a chance to turn into peanut brittle.
Good luck

rmtaylor · « **Reply #2 on:** October 08, 2004, 04:30:13 PM »

I have had very good luck with the Thompson Center Breech plug grease. I also take time to make sure every thread is covered all the way to the front. Don't know how many shots it will take but I have shot 14 times and had no problem getting it out using the tool that came with the gun as it is.

Richard

nrb · « **Reply #3 on:** October 09, 2004, 02:15:22 AM »

I have also been plagued with a sticking plug after using t7. Two methods for releasing the plug have worked well. I use the teflon tape to break the contact between the plug and the barrel at the front of the plug and I use Permatex high temp antiseize grease. You can also plug the flashole with a toothpick and fill the barrel with VERY hot soapy water and allow it to sit a bit. This will dissolve the cemented breech plug and release the plug.
best, nrb

bjgolfnut · « **Reply #4 on:** October 09, 2004, 10:50:24 AM »

Hey Corelokt,

As nrb said, teflon tape and grease. I use the High temperature tape, Pink in color and any one of three greases and have no problem with my Huntsman. I always back it off a quarter turn and only hand tight. I shoot 777 and Pyrodex. Good Luck.