> One thing about it that dissapoints is that the breech
> is designed in such a way that when you run a cleaning
> patch down the barrel, it bottoms out before it even
> reaches the touchhole. Makes it hard to clean
> properly.

Al,
The breech is coned, narrowing as it reaches the flash channel; same
setup as the Lyman guns. When cleaning the bore, I reach this area
by using a .32 caliber bore brush on the end of my cleaning rod and
using a bucket of HOT soapy water with the nipple removed and the
barrel removed from the stock and inserted in the bucket breech
down. I just work away on this area with the brush to remove
deposits. Flush with HOT clean water, dry, and run patches down the
bore til she's dry. Lube with pure virgin olive oil, NO petroleum
lubricants. If you want to inspect this area first hand, take the
barrel to Chuck Dixon (I assume you're near to Kempton, PA) and have
him pull the plug for you and inspect it. Let him reinstall. He's
very familiar with Investarms guns as he's an official
repair/warranty facility for Lyman guns.
Bob