I have hunted with a Cabela's Hawken for 20 or more years. I upgraded to a Green Mountain Barrel in 0.50 (1 in 24) and new musket nipples and caps and 777 made an accurate, lethal hunting rifle. Now I find I cannot locate musket caps locally (Alabama) so went back to #11 nipples and caps. When I went to check zero today. First shot with 80gr 777 was very good, then the second misfired. I replace the #11 and it fired, but poor ignition.
I clean my rifle after each use using hot water, toothbrushes, pipe cleaners, bore butter etc.
I would appreciate anyone's thoughts as to how to overcome this problem. Thank you all
I clean my rifle after each use using hot water, toothbrushes, pipe cleaners, bore butter etc.
I would appreciate anyone's thoughts as to how to overcome this problem. Thank you all