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I have a Traditions Pennsylvania Long rifle (precussion)...it's a nice
rifle.. however..it seems to mis-fire about every 10 shots, even though
i run a swab through it between shots, then I take the breech plug
cleaner screw out, pour a little bit of powder through it, and fire it.
I then run hot soapy water ( murphy's oil soap) through it, let it dry
and it's good to go for another 10 shots or so. Why is it mis-firing?
any tips on how to keep it from doing so when I go deer hunting this
year? I am new to BP and need a few hints on how to make it reliable. I
already use triple seven powder..isn't it supposed to be the best? Is
it the gun? or is my process?
thanks for any help
Kary




Thu Aug 30, 2007 6:22 pm

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I have a Traditions Pennsylvania Long rifle (precussion)...it's a nice rifle.. however..it seems to mis-fire about every 10 shots, even though i run a swab...
fourwheelhorseman
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Aug 30, 2007
6:23 pm

Hi Kary, Your problem is a common one with black powder guns as they build up a lot of carbon residue when fired, 10 shots being a lot before they clog up....
greg marts
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Aug 30, 2007
7:26 pm

Try not swabbing between shots but put a wet cloth on your ramrod when you seat the ball , this way you are cleaning but not pushing the crud to the breech ,...
Gary Babcock
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Aug 30, 2007
11:00 pm

Hi Kary, Try true black powder for starter, it is easier to set off. How many grains by volume, are you shooting? Do you have a load worked up that uses the...
Bryan Womack
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Aug 31, 2007
12:30 am

It could be any of several things. I believe that rifle has a patent breech, in other words there is a chamber in the breech plug for the powder, Running a...
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Aug 31, 2007
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