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Ok everyone, I will apologize up front as I know how some of these repetitive questions become annoying after awhile, as well just the length of this question. I have been attempting to read on here for the last few weeks, seeking the answers, but end up with just more questions. I never knew so much was involved! As such, sorry...
My .50 Pro Hunter has the Speed Breech, and all questions revolve around this. My intention is to use only authentic black powder (2 or 3fg Goex), Pyrodex (RS, Select or P) or Pyrodex Pellets (50-50). I have quite a bit of these powders and do not wish to add more to the inventory. I am a hunter, no desire for long range and love to hunt the bigger game, elk and moose. Not so much deer. 100 yards will be self imposed maximum. I intended to use the 370gr Maxiball with two Pellets, but it doesn’t appear I can get enough scope adjustment to zero at 100 yards, so I will be moving to sabots and .429 projectiles (I have several hundred assorted sabots for .429” still to use up before I will try other calibre projectiles.). The 370gr Maxi’s using the two pellets print a 3” 3-shot group at 100yds, just quite low (18”). I am not using a specific ML scope, but Leupold VX3, VX Rifleman, Simmons and a fixed Leupold 4x, so perhaps I need a scope built for ML.
Anyhow, my questions....
1) I read about the life of breech plug being only a few hundred shots. Safe to assume using Federal 209’s that I can expect the same life, roughly 300 shots? How big of a flash hole should I be watching for to indicate replacement is required?
2) Should I be drilling out my flash hole to a larger size right off the bat? I have not checked into its current size (factory).
3) I have been using M-Pro 7 grease on breech plug threads. Being the Speed Breech, is thread tape even an option? I do get some fouling into the threads but not much, and the little springs on the end of the breech are staggered. I currently get no fouling back through the primer onto the action face at all.
4) Is there actual value in modifying the breech plug for alternative ignition designs? If so, which one?
I believe that is all at this time. Thanks a bunch.
Walk
My .50 Pro Hunter has the Speed Breech, and all questions revolve around this. My intention is to use only authentic black powder (2 or 3fg Goex), Pyrodex (RS, Select or P) or Pyrodex Pellets (50-50). I have quite a bit of these powders and do not wish to add more to the inventory. I am a hunter, no desire for long range and love to hunt the bigger game, elk and moose. Not so much deer. 100 yards will be self imposed maximum. I intended to use the 370gr Maxiball with two Pellets, but it doesn’t appear I can get enough scope adjustment to zero at 100 yards, so I will be moving to sabots and .429 projectiles (I have several hundred assorted sabots for .429” still to use up before I will try other calibre projectiles.). The 370gr Maxi’s using the two pellets print a 3” 3-shot group at 100yds, just quite low (18”). I am not using a specific ML scope, but Leupold VX3, VX Rifleman, Simmons and a fixed Leupold 4x, so perhaps I need a scope built for ML.
Anyhow, my questions....
1) I read about the life of breech plug being only a few hundred shots. Safe to assume using Federal 209’s that I can expect the same life, roughly 300 shots? How big of a flash hole should I be watching for to indicate replacement is required?
2) Should I be drilling out my flash hole to a larger size right off the bat? I have not checked into its current size (factory).
3) I have been using M-Pro 7 grease on breech plug threads. Being the Speed Breech, is thread tape even an option? I do get some fouling into the threads but not much, and the little springs on the end of the breech are staggered. I currently get no fouling back through the primer onto the action face at all.
4) Is there actual value in modifying the breech plug for alternative ignition designs? If so, which one?
I believe that is all at this time. Thanks a bunch.
Walk