132 eight pointer Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 How many of you fire a cap or primer before loading your m.l ? I know people that do to dry any oil and clear any residue I imagine. Just curious if it is really necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygmy Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I always run a dry patch through my Hawken prior to the season to take out any oil that may be in the bore. After that, I fire at least 3 caps to insure that the nipple is clear before I load it the first time. Never had a misfire... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13BVET Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I usually "snap a cap" after I fire, to clear out excess residue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doewhacker Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I usually "snap a cap" after I fire, to clear out excess residue. First I have heard of that method, makes sense but then I have never had an issue with that type of problem. Typically I pop one prior to loading, but not every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13BVET Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 First I have heard of that method, makes sense but then I have never had an issue with that type of problem. Typically I pop one prior to loading, but not every time. It seems to help blow out excess residue, including, of course, any excess powder. Helps alot, especially when firing multiple shots during the sight in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doewhacker Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Makes sense to me, my barrel seems to foul after about 4-5 shots with goex. Maybe if I tried that I could get an extra shot in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Always before loading !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gthphtm Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 How the heck is firing a cap going to clean a bore out,If anything it is just going to put more dirt in the barrel.Take a patch or mop and clean it the right way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 alwaya before loading a couple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr.deerslayer Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) How the heck is firing a cap going to clean a bore out,If anything it is just going to put more dirt in the barrel.Take a patch or mop and clean it the right way. It doesn't clean the bore, you know that passage through the breech plug that you can barely see through...it cleans(blows out) excess oil or particles that may or may not impede the spark from catching the charge when fired. Edited December 12, 2011 by jr.deerslayer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterman7956 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I PUT A PATCH ON THE RAMROD PUSH IT ALL THE WAY DOWN THE BORE AND SNAP A CAP,THEN EXAMINE THE PATCH AND IT SHOULD BE BURNT PRETTY GOOD THEN I AM READY TO GO HOPE THIS HELPS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132 eight pointer Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 I PUT A PATCH ON THE RAMROD PUSH IT ALL THE WAY DOWN THE BORE AND SNAP A CAP,THEN EXAMINE THE PATCH AND IT SHOULD BE BURNT PRETTY GOOD THEN I AM READY TO GO HOPE THIS HELPS Ha Ha I like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doewhacker Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I PUT A PATCH ON THE RAMROD PUSH IT ALL THE WAY DOWN THE BORE AND SNAP A CAP,THEN EXAMINE THE PATCH AND IT SHOULD BE BURNT PRETTY GOOD THEN I AM READY TO GO HOPE THIS HELPS Just think there is a whole generation of hunters that will never know what a patch is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132 eight pointer Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 It doesn't clean the bore, you know that passage through the breech plug that you can barely see through...it cleans(blows out) excess oil or particles that may or may not impede the spark from catching the charge when fired. Now with the 209 primers having a larger firing hole than a #11 cap I was thinking it may not be necessary.Probably better safe than sorry though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13BVET Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 How the heck is firing a cap going to clean a bore out,If anything it is just going to put more dirt in the barrel.Take a patch or mop and clean it the right way. I snap a cap after firing, to blow excess buildup out of the breech plug. This helps with ignition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13BVET Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Now with the 209 primers having a larger firing hole than a #11 cap I was thinking it may not be necessary.Probably better safe than sorry though. Even with the 209's, you'll still get significant build up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doewhacker Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I snap a cap after firing, to blow excess buildup out of the breech plug. This helps with ignition. Yes exactly, the nipple on mine gets all kinds of crud on it after a few shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13BVET Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 As for the easiest powder substitute to clean out of the barrel, at least for me, is the White Hots. I literally just take a 28 gauge bore swab, push it through the barrel twice, and done. This stuff is so easy to clean from the barrel, it's unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbuff Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Do a test and I bet you will get pretty close to the same POI.... I don't snap a primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyslowhand Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I "pop" a 209 primer in my in-line before loading. May not be necessary, but a carry-over habit from my T\C Hawken days. May not help. Hasn't caused any problems with fouling, so I'll keep following the habit. Worst case is you have to put another cap or primer in. My bigger concern is wet powder (pellets) on rainy/humid days. Biggest fear is getting a great opportunity & all you hear is pop instead of all the smoke & thunder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveboone Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 I will pull a load if i realize that I didnt pop a primer first. It is probably the single easiest step to eliminating misfires. After cleaning your rifle, I allways pop a couple caps to remove any traces of oil or moisture from the breech, then run a patch. Then alllways without exception I pop a cap prior to loading, and between loads to be sure I dont have fouliing interrupting the spark flow. As well, I allways start my shooting with a primer fouled barrel, for shot consistencies sake. I have never had a misfire since I have followed this routine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Yes. I still use 11 caps in my MK 85 so after i clean it and greese up the plug your darn right I'm going to snap a cap or 2 to make sure that tiny nipple did not pick up any greese and I've got a clear path to the powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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