breech plug wrenches?

[wtnhunt]

May seem like a stupid question. Kind of curious what everyone uses. The little wrench that came with my black diamond broke and I have some older 12 point ignition and standard box end wrenches that just dont quite seem to fit very well with the scope attached. A socket can be manipulated to fit if using a standard nipple and an extension fits out the end, but not with a 209 primer. Maybe I need to pick up a 6 point ignition wrench? Any suggestions?

[RyanH]

You can use a .22 cal wire brush alot of times!!!

[wtnhunt]

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You can use a .22 cal wire brush alot of times!!!

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To remove my breech plug

[too_pointer]

LOL Ryan, I'm thinking the same thing, a brush
too_

[David_218]

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May seem like a stupid question. Kind of curious what everyone uses. The little wrench that came with my black diamond broke and I have some older 12 point ignition and standard box end wrenches that just dont quite seem to fit very well with the scope attached. A socket can be manipulated to fit if using a standard nipple and an extension fits out the end, but not with a 209 primer. Maybe I need to pick up a 6 point ignition wrench? Any suggestions?

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I use a 7/16" socket rachet wrench with a small diameter extention rod to remove the primer plug (209) and Breech plug. Works fine!

[David_218]

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I do the same as David, must remove the primer plug before removing the breech plug, however.

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I also remove the "Primer plug" first and then the Breech plug. I find that a rachet wrench with a small extension rod allows more even torque, and it is easy to remove the primer & Breech plugs.

[wtnhunt]

My 1/4 drive socket(craftsman) will not fit in the reciever area with the primer plug in place. Can use them with extensions for just the breech plug.

I did find an old longer box end wrench in my box that has an angled head and it fits better. Can also use it without taking the scope off.

[David_218]

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My 1/4 drive socket(craftsman) will not fit in the reciever area with the primer plug in place. Can use them with extensions for just the breech plug.

I did find an old longer box end wrench in my box that has an angled head and it fits better. Can also use it without taking the scope off.

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I use one of those cheap smaller ratchet wrench that are normally much smaller in diameter than your Craftsman. With my Black Diamond, I have to place the socket into place first, and insert the extension rod, then I can remove the primer (209) plug and then the Breech Plug itself.

[tedicast]

I use a 1/4 drive ratchet, with a 7/16 deep socket on my Encore, works great, and its much sturdier than the factory "wrench".