Need help troubleshooting

[aclawrence]

Hey guys I was shooting my muzzleloader the other day and it has a short delay between the trigger pull and the shot. It's a traditions canyon. Regular old break barrel style. I thought maybe my black horn 209 powder had gotten some moisture in it so I went and bought a new jug of the blackhorn 209 and it still is doing the same thing. I've broken it down and cleaned it out the best I know how. I'm suspecting maybe it's something to do with my breech plug. I think the primers were Remington brand. Any ideas?

 

[ckleeves]

I'm far from a MZ expert, but I know BH209 can be somewhat hard to ignite. On their site they say not to use a MZ 209 and to use a CCI 209M or a federal 209A. I have never had problems getting it to fire with the CCI 209m personally. Maybe start there?

 

[aclawrence]

Thanks, I didn't know that. I'll try some different primers.

 

[provoflyfisher]

Been there, done that. Clean out the flash hole in the breech plug really well. If its completely open and you are using a magnum primer you will be fine using BH209 powder. You can use a small drill bit to get it cleaned out really well. If that does not work, try backing out your breech plug a quarter turn from where you usually tighten. This will also help get a stronger primer ignition and you won't have any delays.

 

[2blade]

I have never had a problem with federal 209A primers and bh209

 

[COlineman78]

Sorry for the stupid answer, but without knowing your experience level I guess I'll say it. Are you sure you are packing the bullet down all the way? This can happen if you don't get a tight pack.

 

[dotman]

I agree if using a muzzleloader 209 primer that can be the issue. Get a magnum 209 primer from Win, Fed or CCI. Make sure you compact the powder but don't slam the bullet down hard just a few good taps is all that's needed.

I like to put a mark on my rod for a seated bullet then all I have to do is see that and I know I'm good.

 

[COlineman78]

I like to put a mark on my rod for a seated bullet then all I have to do is see that and I know I'm good.

I haven't done it yet myself, but I know guys that put tape on theirs. This can also help let you know if you got over excited and loaded with no powder or did a double load.