How hard/easy/desirable is it to remove the breech plug?

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SASS#23149
October 14, 2005, 12:09 AM
It would sure seem easier to do a thourough cleaning job with the whole barrel exposed on our t/c hawken.Even if only pulling it occasionaly.

Does it take Hercules to loosen 'em,and how 'tight' is 'tight' when re-assembleing?
And facing the muzzel from the breech,are they rh or lh threads?

Thanks!
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Edgeofthewoods
October 14, 2005, 09:19 AM
It would sure seem easier to do a thourough cleaning job with the whole barrel exposed on our t/c hawken.Even if only pulling it occasionaly.

Does it take Hercules to loosen 'em,and how 'tight' is 'tight' when re-assembleing?
And facing the muzzel from the breech,are they rh or lh threads?

Thanks!
Most makers discourage the removal of the breechplug in a traditional styled ML. Plus it is a malor PITA to do it!!.

Chuck
Chawbaccer
October 14, 2005, 04:02 PM
And once you do get it out, good luck on lining the flats up again.
4v50 Gary
October 16, 2005, 12:00 PM
A mark is made on the barrel and breechplug and this allows for realignment after the plug is removed. To remover it, the barrel should be secured in a vise (without crushing the barrel) and breechplug wrench is placed on the plug. It's not that hard to remove or reinstall a breechplug but I wouldn't do it for regular cleaning after each range session.
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