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Old 09-18-2009, 11:53 AM
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I've had problems with misfires on the range after cleaning. I did the same thing....run a few dry patches, pop a cap or two, run some more patches, and then load. What I'd find is that there would sometimes be residue that would build up in the nipple.....so now, prior to loading, I run a nipple pick through the nipple and give it a good shake with the nipple at the high end (so any crud might fall away from the channel.
Then, when I load, I tip the barrel so the channel is lower...this way some powder trickles into the channel, helping to ensure ignition.

That's my story, and I'm sticking to it! The other thing I've found is that there tends to be more of a problem with residue from caps on wet and/or extremely humid days.
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Old 09-18-2009, 04:23 PM
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go modern

no...not with the firearm itself !

just get one of those cans of compressed air that are used to clean computer equipment. They come with a strawlike nozzle that'll blow everything out after you pop a cap

cheap...and effective
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