I have an older Investarms Ransom .50 which was my first BP.
The nipple that came on it was worn out, blowing back to half cock with a pretty mild charge and the accuracy left much to be desired.
Changed for a new Ox-yoke stainless, groups much improved (1-1.5" at 50) but ignition is inconsistent at best. The bore on the new nipple is smaller than any of my other BP guns. When snapping a cap it won't produce any sort of report at the muzzle. Even a loose patch placed there won't move. When I can off other guns they'll knock the patch out no problem.
I have precision number drills. Should I take the diameter out a bit? Cone the bottom?
The nipple that came on it was worn out, blowing back to half cock with a pretty mild charge and the accuracy left much to be desired.
Changed for a new Ox-yoke stainless, groups much improved (1-1.5" at 50) but ignition is inconsistent at best. The bore on the new nipple is smaller than any of my other BP guns. When snapping a cap it won't produce any sort of report at the muzzle. Even a loose patch placed there won't move. When I can off other guns they'll knock the patch out no problem.
I have precision number drills. Should I take the diameter out a bit? Cone the bottom?