Thompson Center Scout inline 209 conversion?

[liquidorange]

ive read all the info on this newly picked up ancient inline. i know the barrel isint a direct to powder type having a vent space cavity but would like to get it to shoot Blackhorn 209.ive seen one other search where the person converted the old Scout nipple to 1/4 28 thread to be able to use the Pedersoli type 209 nipples. i have a few Mag SPark 1/4 28 nipples and was thinking to have my Scout nipples converted. any thoughts would be great.

 

[Okie Hog]

Do not attempt to shoot BH 209 in that gun.   BH 209 is for use in closed breech guns.   At the very least BH 209 would re-cock the hammer of the Scout after firing.  The shooter could get a jet of hot gas in the face.

 

[stude283]

Jin Shocky Gold has worked well in my 3 scouts.

 

[liquidorange]

i didnt think blow back would be an issue.the pedersoli and mag spark nipples let you put the 209 primer in the pocket then a cover cap screws down on top. there are also vent holes on this gun. also for those who shoot these scouts are # 11 mag percussion primers any better to use than regular <a href='/tags/11-s' rel='nofollow' title='See all tagged subjects with: #11-s'>#11-s</a>.  i may be over thinking things but i just like to use the same powder in most of my muzzleloaders. i  use the 209 mag spark nipples on all my side locks and have been spoiled using Black Horn 209 in them.