breech plug dirty

[crowhunter1]

what is the best way to clean a breech plug on a knight extreme witn the improved Disc Bare plug.Cleaner drain through it but I cannot see light trough it.

 

[crowhunter1]

should I be able to get a drill bit throught it.

 

[sabotloader]

what is the best way to clean a breech plug on a knight extreme witn the improved Disc Bare plug.Cleaner drain through it but I cannot see light trough it.

Does the breech plug have a removable vent liner? If so remove the vent liner and drill the BP flash channel out with a 5/32" drill bit.
Also check the vent liner and make sure it is clear. You may need to soak it in a cleaner for a period of time. I would not use any type of metal pin or pick to push through the flash hole. After soaking I do often use a pointed wood toothpick for the threaded end to clear the last of any fouling.

I make a 'bit on a stick' to drill out the 'flash channel' in the breech plug
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hope some of this might help you.

 

[GM54-120]

I use a Wheeler screw driver set and a hex shank 5/32 drill bit for Lehigh/Knight bare primer breech plugs. If its REALLY packed with carbon you may need to use a smaller bit first.

The hex bit fits right in the driver handle and even fits in the box so its always handy.

 

[GM54-120]

This ProShot port brush set comes in handy too. Use it after using a bit just to shine up the channel and clean the vent liner threads. The larger of the 2 brushes does a good job cleaning up anything you cant get out with a bit. A .243/6mm or 25cal bore brush fits the primer pocket IIRC but not really needed.

 

[crowhunter1]

thank you my friend

 

[crowhunter1]

ok that worked thanks guys

 

[michiganmuzzy]

This ProShot port brush set comes in handy too. Use it after using a bit just to shine up the channel and clean the vent liner threads. The larger of the 2 brushes does a good job cleaning up anything you cant get out with a bit. A .243/6mm or 25cal bore brush fits the primer pocket IIRC but not really needed.

This just made me think, if a well polished bore doesnt foul as badly, wouldn't really polishing up the flame channel also help decrease fouling/carbon buildup in it? Like a miniature Lee Shavers treatment for the breechplug.

 

[MrTom]

This just made me think, if a well polished bore doesnt foul as badly, wouldn't really polishing up the flame channel also help decrease fouling/carbon buildup in it?

Funny you should mention this. When I drilled out my plugs for vent liners and before tapping the powder end I put a small, long bolt in a cordless drill, wrapped some 0 grade steel wool around it and spun it around in the hole for a minute in each plug. Sure was a smooth shiny hole in there. I really have very little issue in getting the carbon out of the flash channels on any of the converted plugs that I polished up. It comes out turning the bit with my fingers.

 

[michiganmuzzy]

I have my project for this evening then. Polishing flame channels and making some special bullet lube.

 

[MrTom]

making some special bullet lube.

Did you get a skunk or pick up a car kill? Or aren't you using Lewis's skunk fat recipe? lol

 

[michiganmuzzy]

Did you get a skunk or pick up a car kill? Or aren't you using Lewis's skunk fat recipe? lol

No im going with his Stihl HD oil and nasa lube

 

[michiganmuzzy]

Still.looking for a skunk tho. Im not ready to pick up one road kilt yet

 

[Underclocked]

You'll need to find an odorless skunk. Or some of these guys would probably sell you a little ( Skunk fat? )