chain fire?

[Adam Helmer]

Mr. 16 gauge,

I read an article in "Muzzle Blasts" magazine a while ago on the subject of chain fires in C&B revolvers. The author made a case for the spark coming in by way of the nipples. I dunno. At least the dollop of grease/crisco on top of the seated balls lubes the bore on firing.

Adam

[Mr. 16 gauge]

I read an article in "Muzzle Blasts" magazine a while ago on the subject of chain fires in C&B revolvers. The author made a case for the spark coming in by way of the nipples.

Sorry, Adam, but with all due respect, I think that author is full o'crap!

THE NIPPLES!!!!! the sparks/flame come out the front of the chamber.....in order for that to happen, the spark would have to come out the front, make a 90 degree turn, then quickly make another 90 degree turn, do a little traveling, make another 90 degree turn, then another (and all this time stay lit) and then find a tiny little pin hole (that, by the way, should have a CAP on it!) and ignite the powder.

Is this the same guy who came up with the JFK assassinations "magic bullet" theory?

Take care and be well.......................

[dovehunter]

I don't know that they're any more resistant to chain firing than a glob of Crisco but the dry lube impregnated fiber wads certainly are a lot less messy and, at least to me, quicker and easier to use.