Flint locks, percussion caps, primers..........

[mt terry d]

So when will someone come up with an electronic ignition system to replace primers?
An igniter that would fit the primer pocket, maybe somehow the firing pin is replaced by
an electrical device, IDK.

It seems anymore that if you can dream it someone can make it.
I'm surprised no one smarter than myself hasn't done it.

If someone takes this idea and runs with it and becomes a multi- bazillionaire I'd appreciate
a t-shirt. Large. No pastels.

 

[Wrench]

Been there....done that. It was called etronx.

 

[Wrench]

EtronX - The Electronic Marvel That Bombed - Sporting Shooter

Remington EtronX cutaway action diagram Q: I read about a Remington rifle called the EtronX that utilized an electric primer to ignite the powder charge. I believe it was introduced in three varmint calibres – .22-250, .220 Swift and .243 Win. Although the article mad mention of the EtronX it...

sportingshooter.com.au

 

[go_deep]

EtronX - The Electronic Marvel That Bombed - Sporting Shooter

Remington EtronX cutaway action diagram Q: I read about a Remington rifle called the EtronX that utilized an electric primer to ignite the powder charge. I believe it was introduced in three varmint calibres – .22-250, .220 Swift and .243 Win. Although the article mad mention of the EtronX it...

sportingshooter.com.au

Friend of mine had one in 22-250, what a pile. He'd leave the gun in his truck in the winter in northern Wisconsin, battery would die, gun wouldn't fire, it was a joke.

 

[mt terry d]

Battery powered tools 20 years ago were a joke, too.

If a dead battery because of cold was the reason it was crap that's a problem that
seems pretty easily remedied.

Batteries and electronics have come a long way in 20+ years.

Surprised someone hasn't figured it out.

 

[rayfrugg]

The other gun mentioned was a breech loader, CVA made the Electra, not sure if it is still made, I believe some states did not allow it for muzzleloading season.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | CVA Electra

The Electra's ignition system allows modern-day muzzleloader shooters to replace the 209 primer.

www.americanhunter.org

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[gabenzeke]

I swear I saw an etronx for sale on here at one time. I think it was a 22-250. You couldn't give me one though. Can't find it with a search, maybe it was lro? Can't recall....but they're still out there apparently.

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[mt terry d]

I can see government flunkies not wanting something like this available to John Q Public Serf

 

[Dos Perros]

My potato gun used a grill igniter and we fired it all year long!

 

[Rich M]

I thought the electric versions were canned due to folks complaining.