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Big Game Hunting => Muzzleloader Hunting => Topic started by: Duckslayer89 on December 12, 2015, 06:39:35 PM

Title: Nipple poker
Post by: Duckslayer89 on December 12, 2015, 06:39:35 PM: I bought a nipple poke to clear the nipple out between shots at the range and it's not long enough to go down and clear the nipple it only goes like 3/4 of the way down. It's a traditions Vortek rifle that uses the thunder dome nipple. Anyone have suggestions?
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Post by: JKEEN33 on December 12, 2015, 06:43:21 PM: I believe a short nipple poker is a common problem, but most prefer to not talk about it on a hunting and fishing site.
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Post by: JimmyHoffa on December 12, 2015, 06:53:18 PM: wire fishing leader, you can cut to right length. Just have to match the right diameter. The leader wire for making spinners is pretty good.
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Post by: jackmaster on December 12, 2015, 06:59:17 PM: Your better off using a nipple wrench and taking it out when need be, but you shouldn't have to remove or clear the nipple between shots, I have shot many many shots at the range and never cleared it until I cleaned it at home at the end of the day.. however, I always had a few Allan wrenches, the super tiny ones, you can usually find them in the discount basket at the auto parts store! They are plenty long and the 90 degree bend gives you a good handle..
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Post by: 2labs on December 12, 2015, 07:07:31 PM: Poking nipples can get you in trouble!! I have the same gun and it came with a nipple wrench. Other end of the breech plug wrench.
Title: Re: Nipple poker
Post by: Duckslayer89 on December 12, 2015, 07:25:42 PM: Quote from: 2labs on December 12, 2015, 07:07:31 PM
Poking nipples can get you in trouble!! I have the same gun and it came with a nipple wrench. Other end of the breech plug wrench.

Dang 2labs we are more alike then we thought! I haven't had any problems with nipple getting plugged and I've used the wrench it came with a lot. Just thought it was preventative maintenance poking that nipple out between shots but I'll just remove it I guess and poke from both ends. Just how she likes it.
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Post by: fly-by on December 12, 2015, 07:47:17 PM: Nipple pokers and ball pullers. Only in muzzy-land.... :chuckle:
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Post by: spikehunter on December 13, 2015, 06:30:39 AM: I don't clear out my nipple after every shot , however when I do I just use a welding tip cleaner :tup:
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Post by: usmc74 on December 13, 2015, 05:03:26 PM: Quote from: spikehunter on December 13, 2015, 06:30:39 AM
I don't clear out my nipple after every shot , however when I do I just use a welding tip cleaner :tup:

:yeah: Has multiple size wires, pick up at NAPA, or you local welding supply store
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Post by: Encore 280 on December 13, 2015, 05:10:22 PM: Jeeze there for a minute I thought it was a card game, kinda like strip poker!!! :bash: :bash:
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Post by: ELKBURGER on December 14, 2015, 05:41:32 AM: Ding Dong.....
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Post by: whacker1 on December 14, 2015, 05:51:05 AM: Quote from: usmc74 on December 13, 2015, 05:03:26 PM
Quote from: spikehunter on December 13, 2015, 06:30:39 AM
I don't clear out my nipple after every shot , however when I do I just use a welding tip cleaner :tup:

:yeah: Has multiple size wires, pick up at NAPA, or you local welding supply store

I use the same when cleaning the muzzleloader..... :yeah:
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Post by: PyroBlack on December 14, 2015, 06:33:51 AM: One can also go to the store and buy a pack of medium-length safety pins, then bend one in a straight upright position. Your wife or mother at home probably has one laying around the house.