MMA1991
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Hello from hot steamy SE Louisiana.
I am in the midst of getting my restored .45 cal FIE Kentucky Long Rifle ready for the range. Here was my original post:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=692458&highlight=FIE+Kentucky
I replaced the original stock nipple with a Slix Shot nipple with the gas freeing ports on the side. I also installed a nipple flash cup. I had to heat the original nipple with a butane torch in in order to remove it.
I have not fired the rifle yet and I was wondering if anyone has ever heard of a nipple failing (i.e. blowing out when the rifle is fired) and blowing back in the shooters face? My replacement nipple seats fine but the flash cup does add a spacer to the seating surface between the rifle barrel and the nipple.
Not sure if this is an issue but worth asking the experts.
Thx
MMA1991
I am in the midst of getting my restored .45 cal FIE Kentucky Long Rifle ready for the range. Here was my original post:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=692458&highlight=FIE+Kentucky
I replaced the original stock nipple with a Slix Shot nipple with the gas freeing ports on the side. I also installed a nipple flash cup. I had to heat the original nipple with a butane torch in in order to remove it.
I have not fired the rifle yet and I was wondering if anyone has ever heard of a nipple failing (i.e. blowing out when the rifle is fired) and blowing back in the shooters face? My replacement nipple seats fine but the flash cup does add a spacer to the seating surface between the rifle barrel and the nipple.
Not sure if this is an issue but worth asking the experts.
Thx
MMA1991