Post by: Exechobo on August 09, 2013, 05:30:29 PM
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I set the NECG sight at home by removing the breech plug, sighting thru the barrel at about 50 yards, then without moving the gun, aligning the sight to match. I thought I would be on the paper at 25 yards. Here is the result of the first three shots thru the rifle:
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Uhhhmmm, OK, now what do I do for the rest of the morning?
Well, I used the same process to set up a little Leupold 1.75-6 scope. It was a bit more challenging! At 7 yards, I was not on paper!!! After I put up a BIG piece of paper, I was able to find a bullet (and sabot) hole, and the adjustments began. Now how many clicks at 7 yards to move the POI up 12 inches, left 10 inches? A lot. More than the scope has. Finally, being in possession of a full set of 6 brain cells, I noted the quick mounts were not seated correctly on the Weaver rail. Ahhh, thats better. By the time I got the scope set for 1/2 inch high at 25 yards, I was through. The temp had soared into the mid 70's (I live on the Strait), and my should was also sore.
I was shooting 90 grains of 777 fff, with the 290 gr Bloodlines that came with my Knight starter kit (I know, an expensive piece of kit for something with 50% usable stuff- but remember, I have only 6 brain cells to work with here).
Cleaning was easy. I backed out my breechplug a couple of times while shooting 12 loads, so it was not stuck- thanks to all the people who shared that heads-up! I followed the "clean it twice" process, once in boiling water and soap, then blow out the parts, and reclean it all with solvent. I used Knight's solvent cut with water, but there was little to clean after the soap and water. Everything came out clean as a whistle, with minimal scrubbing. Oiled and reassembled with teflon tape on the breech plug, and I'm ready to fine tune things next trip out.
A big thanks to Sabotloader for his direct help and support in getting me started, along with my hunting buddies, and all the participants in this and other forums who helped with plenty of experience.
Post by: Sabotloader on August 09, 2013, 08:03:21 PM
Post by: kerrdog on August 09, 2013, 08:04:28 PM
Post by: Exechobo on August 09, 2013, 08:47:50 PM
Post by: BOOM!! on August 10, 2013, 06:10:29 PM
I am wondering if I understand you correctly, are you saying that every 4 or 5 shots you loosen the breechplug a little bit so it doesn't stick? Sweet looking gun by the way!
Post by: Exechobo on August 10, 2013, 07:06:20 PM
It was well lubed with Knight blue grease, but nonetheless after 4-5 shots I backed it out, re-set it. Paranoid? No, just a belt and suspenders kind of guy. I am gonna try the Teflon tape to see how it fares, then never seize. I think it's just the caramelized sugar buildup from 777 that makes it sticky.
I'm sure I could have gotten it out with a ratchet, and or heat gun, but why not just prevent all that?
Post by: oneshot12 on August 15, 2013, 03:49:44 PM
Post by: Ibcnurun on August 15, 2013, 07:45:29 PM
There is something about muzzleloaders and wood stocks - they just seem to go together :P.