I just returned from the range and had this problem. I was shooting a
CVA Optima Pro,
.50 cal, 100 grains of BH
250 gr Barnes Red Hot
Winchester 209 primers
After about 20 rounds a charge failed to ignite. The primer was struck and when I pushed out the load unurned powder fell out. I reloaded with the same result. The breech plug was brand new. When I took it out I could daylight through it. I then changed to a clean breech plug with no problems.
What happened? If it was a dirty breech plug why could I still see through it.
Another question, I was told by another shooter that the point of impact can change just by leaving the ramrod in the thimble versus taking it out. I really saw no difference between the point of impact at 100 and 125 yards. Any thoughts?
CVA Optima Pro,
.50 cal, 100 grains of BH
250 gr Barnes Red Hot
Winchester 209 primers
After about 20 rounds a charge failed to ignite. The primer was struck and when I pushed out the load unurned powder fell out. I reloaded with the same result. The breech plug was brand new. When I took it out I could daylight through it. I then changed to a clean breech plug with no problems.
What happened? If it was a dirty breech plug why could I still see through it.
Another question, I was told by another shooter that the point of impact can change just by leaving the ramrod in the thimble versus taking it out. I really saw no difference between the point of impact at 100 and 125 yards. Any thoughts?