Disc elite breechplug conversion

[drdtmd]

guys while I am awaiting the lehigh conversion I decide to convert the plug I had to shoot cases like all my other muzzleloaders. First thing I did was cut off the nipple from the plug so I just had a hex. Then drilled a .156 hole threw the plug and tapped it for a 10/32 screw. Then I opened the hole in the primer end for 1/4"x20 about 5/8" deep for my cap screw which left room for headspace adjustment. Here's a pic:

then once I had my headspace I locked it in with the ventliner (ml1)from the powder end. Here's a pic:

now I have some cut down .243 cases that I use with my converted encore that fit perfect in the knight bolt and slip over the cap screw perfect: here's a couple pics:

here's a pic of the bolt closed:

when I was planning all this in my head I figured there would be some hicups along the way but to my surprise it worked perfect. All my conversions to cases has resulted in zero blowback so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I hope to test it in the next couple weeks.

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[sabotloader]

drdtmd

Interesting conversion to say the least - really hope is works well for you.

The Lehigh conversion is now done. Four conversion sets have been mailed to Grouse for final testing. I am getting 2 0f the 4 - it is suppose to arrive 1/20. Hopefully I will shoot it shortly after that.

The conversion consists of a new NFPJ plug and a new 209 adaptor that goes in the bolt. The old adaptor will not work with the new BP and vice-versa.

I THINK as soon as we finish a round of testing with four different rifles and if the conversion fits all four rifles and works as planned they will be released and appear on the Web Site. Tom should shoot his before I do. I believe yours is coming from Tom about the same time.

My second set is going back east to another fellow to shoot in one of his DISC guns.

Hopefully I will have more info for you that might be interested mid-week...

 

[drdtmd]

Thanks sb I can't wait to hear your results and get out there myself to shoot both 209's and lrm's. I love to tinker with this stuff so this has been alot of fun. With a 11 week old at home and working alot of ot time has been limited but hopefully next weekend I can do alittle testing.

 

[jsteurrys]

I really like the adjustable headspace feature. My DISC Original could really use this. Nice work.

 

[drdtmd]

thanks js i'll be sure to get a report out as soon as i can.