WV Hunter said:Fwiw...I have a number of plunger rifles (mostly MK-85's). In almost 25yrs shooting them, I've never had an issue with caps coming apart or flying out at all. In fact, most times after firing they end up stuck in the face of the hammer. I just re-cock the hammer, roll the rifle over and tap on the stock...and the spent #11 cap falls out.
I could see where its possible to potentially have an issue if you used real heavy loads... or BH209 (which is not recommended). The heavy loads can force the plunger back and can even re-cock the rifle is what some have reported. I've never had that happen, but the most I've ever used was 110gr, and my goto loads are often less than that. I have shot some heavy conicals a few times with about 80gr powder, no issue there either.
Just my personal observations. (off topic I know, sorry Dutch)
Dutch said:Goexblackhorn,
I do notice heavier recoil. I believe it is proportional to the load. However I do like the cornmeal option. I think I will try that just to see what happens. Thank!
flounder said:All I can say is that I am very skeptical. I have been searching to see if I could find one single incident of a lawsuit involving a #11 primer flying back and injuring the shooter from a plunger style inline. I also asked an attorney friend to search his online law library and she couldn't find anything either. All my currently owned muzzleloaders are of the "plunger" type and I have fired many many rounds without incident and I feel no fear of using them correctly.
BTW, you are going to get a lot of barrel leading shooting a lead conical with that hot of a charge. Experienced shooters know that it is not necessary and is actually detrimental to the accuracy and effectiveness of this type of projectile.
Muley Hunter said:Slow motion videos always look scary. Ever see one of a flintlock? It makes you want to sell all of them.
A caplock throws off pieces of caps too. Most of the time you never know it and could shoot all your life with no problems. That doesn't mean it doesn't happen. I can see a plunger gun doing the same thing.
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