StewartLeach
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Have been out three times now with new-to-me 54 cal flinter. Rifle was built circa 1981. After a few shots with 50 grains 2f Goex the fouling builds up to a degree that it becomes hard to impossible to seat the patched ball against the charge. Rifle groups well for first few shots, then all over- and off- the paper at 100 yards. A damp patch brings up a lot of "sludge", including a good bit of unburnt powder. Actually, it takes three damp patches to get enough gunk out to get the patch down to the breech plug. When cleaning at home it takes several hot water and dish soap soakings and scrubbings to get to a point where the patch comes out sorta clean.
Any thoughts on what could be causing this phenomenon? One thing I have noticed is that the vent looks quite large. Could an oversize vent contribute to poor combustion of the charge?
Any suggested cures or procedures?
Any thoughts on what could be causing this phenomenon? One thing I have noticed is that the vent looks quite large. Could an oversize vent contribute to poor combustion of the charge?
Any suggested cures or procedures?