Chassepot Firing Needle Spring Issue

[Patrick Chadwick]

Brilliant! When do we get to see the range report?

[rescuerandy2]

With my once a month schedule, I will have a range report 21 February. Right now I am fabricating 20 cartridges for next month and also working on another issue.

The "bolt head" with the gasket looks corroded as expected. However, I am concerned that when I begin to shoot multiple rounds there is going to be a failure in short order. I am going to try coating the part with high temp enamel to see if that will slow down the process. If not, I am in search of parts again.

Randy

[Topfmine]

Is the needle striking the cap against a hard surface, as the cap compound in the cap needs to be between two points ie the needle and a anvil ie a hard surface.