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Burr at the breech

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Molly:
With every cap lock we have as well as one that was sold sometime ago there is a frustrating feature.  When cleaning or wiping the barrel the patched  jag hangs on a burr at the breech.  It is on the same side as the lock and I assume it is a leftover feature of drilling the hole to insert the drum.  One rifle has a patented breech and it too has the same feature.  A modest inconvenience in most cases but there have been times when it was impossible to remove the rod without a good dose of liquid.  Messy wet barrels don't make for fun shooting.

Anyone have a suggestion on an easy remedy?

MAS

smylee grouch:
I had one like that and I turned the jag down a tad and it helped somewhat. You might also try a worm and tow.

BOB HILL:
The drum may be a little long and catching the patch.
Bob

bluenoser:
Or a little too short and the patch is hanging up on the edge of the hole.  It doesn't take much.

Eric Krewson:
Pull the breech plug and correct the problem.

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