Breech Plug Question

[NRA4LIFE]

Hey all, got a question for you seasoned muzzleloaders. I just got into it after 30 years. I got a screaming deal on a Knight Wolverine a few years back and bought it. I put a 209 conversion kit on it. After sighting in this year, no changes from last year, I only fired 3 rounds this year (no deer). I went to clean it and the breech plug would not come out. I finally got it out with some mechanical help. My question is, when I replace the breech plug, how can I avoid this? Is there a thread lube of some kind I should be using? Not screw it in very tight? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[ElDiablito]

Any good anti-seize and screw it in snugly. You didn’t have anything on it? Let me guess - you’re shooting 777.

Something like this works great.

Amazon.com

 

[CorbLand]

Been using white lithium grease and it’s the best thing I have used.

 

[NRA4LIFE]

Thanks. I am shooting Pyrodex 50-50 pellets. And I don't believe I put any lubricant/anti-seize on it. I believe that is my problem.

 

[NRA4LIFE]

I have lithium grease and an anti seize compound I use on my boat. I'll check them out. I am a reborn newby muzzy hunter. Any info is great.

 

[ElDiablito]

Thanks. I am shooting Pyrodex 50-50 pellets. And I don't believe I put any lubricant/anti-seize on it. I believe that is my problem.

That’s definitely your problem.

777 is the worst for hard build up that will seize your plug, but a much better choice than Pyrodex overall.

 

[ghostrider272]

I use Marine Copper or C5 antisense. Haven't had an issue with either. Not sure what is available on the shelf in your area. NAPA or any auto parts store should have some.

 

[ElDiablito]

It’s easy to overthink this stuff. Anything is better than nothing. I use a lot of Lucas Extreme Duty Gun Grease as well. Much less messy than most anti seize.

Extreme Duty Gun Grease – Lucas Oil Products, Inc. – Keep That Engine Alive!

www.lucasoil.com

 

[horniac]

You can use teflon tape as well.

One other tip is once you are done shooting at the range or on your hunt take your breech plug tool and at least break your breech plug open in case you don’t get to it for a while (which is also not a good idea)…

Horniac

 

[elkguide]