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Message started by Pete_T. on Aug 13^th, 2007, 2:13am

Title: Safety
Post by Pete_T. on Aug 13^th, 2007, 2:13am

David and Members,

I am glad to see a number of new folks interested in long range muzzle loading at this site. One thing I haven't seen mentioned and that new shooters should be made aware of is the rapid nipple erosion caused by large loads of black powder and heavy bullets. The standard steel nipple supplied with kit rifles or commercially available finished rifles can erode to cause a dangerous condition of blow back thru the nipple in as little as 30 to 40 shots under the right conditions. The problem can be solved by using a platinum lined nipple in your long range rifle. Although these cost currently around $50 they will last for the lifetime of the rifle and provide a safety feature currently not being supplied by the manufacturers. I know Joe Hepsworth has these available and I believe his web site is listed here on this site.

Pete T.

Title: Re: Safety
Post by LRML Administrator on Aug 13^th, 2007, 6:52am

Joe Hepsworth can be contacted via his web site at www.jcunard.com (http://www.jcunard.com).

One more point on safety is breech plugs. A properly designed breech plug is essential for safe shooting with the muzzle loading match rifle. See Bob Roller's article on Breech Plugs (http://www.lrml.org/technical/gunsmithing/breechplug.htm) for more information.

David

Title: Re: Safety
Post by Digital_Dan on Sep 2^nd, 2007, 1:56pm

That was mean, posting that Cunard & Co. link. My wallet will no doubt feel the pain.... ;D Fellow has a Rinehard for sale.....oh, the humanity!

Title: Re: Safety
Post by decapper on Sep 2^nd, 2007, 3:37pm

You can relax for a few days. Joe is currently in Cape Town S. A. acting as team captain for the U. S. Long Range Muzzleloading Team. I am sure when he returns he would be happy to lighten your wallet. ;D

Now, to be serious for a minute. If you are shooting long range you really do need a platinum lined nipple. A regular steel nipple will last for only a few shots and when it burns out your accuracy will completely go away.

Colin Mullins 8-)