Took the LHR Redemption to the range

[Spitfire1]

Yes Pete i used a Siler lock as well.

 

[Muley Hunter]

No problem Muley, I am enjoying the thread.

I did re-read your response too. So now I have to disagree with your statement. From my own personal experience, using a CCI Magnum shot shell primer in a CVA Accura "standard" breech plug (non Blackhorn 209) you will have many failures. I have picked bullets 5 feet in front of the shooting bench.

Not really Joe. I've shot at least 5-6lbs of BH from a stock CVA BP, and not one delayed, or misfire. I'm sure Jon has shot 10 times that much.

The trick was mag primers, a tight headspace, clean flash channel, and a tight load. Never failed.

We were shooting BH long before the BH BP's came out.

 

[exMember]

Tight headspace is whats important to keep the hang fires - no fires down to zip.

 

[Muley Hunter]

I did have some loose fitting Thors that wouldn't fire with everything else being right. Stuck in a PB, and it fired fine. It was funny too. The primer fired, and the powder and Thor just poofed out about 10 ft.

So, it all helps with the stock plug.

 

[Smokin' Joe]

Curious, I had a terrible time with My Accura MR the first time I took it to the range until I realized I had the wrong Breech Plug installed. Quickly changed it out with the BH BP, then it fired perfect every time.

 

[phalanx]

Thanks for the report Joe. I have been curious how they would do at the range. I read Carlos' report but he is not normal!

John

 

[Muley Hunter]

Curious, I had a terrible time with My Accura MR the first time I took it to the range until I realized I had the wrong Breech Plug installed. Quickly changed it out with the BH BP, then it fired perfect every time.

Was everything right? Mag primers, tight headspace and load. Plus a clean flash channel? I would run the drill in the channel every 4-5 shots. It's important with the stock BP.

You can get sloppy with the BH BP. With the stock one you have to have everything perfect.

 

[Smokin' Joe]

I solved the problem by using a Blackhorn 209 Breech Plug. In fact, I have a brand new one that is used only for hunting. I have one in the rifle and spare used only for the range. I'm good to go!

 

[Muley Hunter]

Yes, but we need to find out why the stock BP didn't work for you. Others might be reading, and not want to buy a new BP.

 

[Smokin' Joe]

Well....your thoughts are good and all have a potential to restrict ignition. The rifle was brand new at the time. The BP was new and clean. I didn't run a drill bit through the flash channel every 4 or 5 shots but it never occurred to me either and I used CCI Mag primers. The only thing I changed was the bLackhorn 209 BP. In my opinion, CVA modified their BP plug for use with BH209 for a reason.

 

[Muley Hunter]

They did it so you didn't have to have everything perfect. More reliability for the lazy. :clown:

 

[Smokin' Joe]

LOL!!!