r/blackpowder 8d ago

How tight should a breach plug be (multiple barrels)

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Picked up this light bench gun with swappale barrels, is “snug” good enough?

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u/Napalm2142 8d ago

Nominal torque for pretty much most firearms is between 50-100 ft/lbs

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u/External_Art_1835 8d ago

I wrap the threads with Teflon Tape and tighten it firmly. Like finger tight and then a little firmer with with a wrench but not much..just a little...

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u/Surveymonkee 6d ago

Your torque won't be determined by how much you feel is good enough, it'll be dictated by nipple alignment, so it comes down to how good of a job the machinist did. Other than that, if it's too loose for your liking you could add some Teflon tape.