Remove a plug or not

[Granville]

New builder question. I have a Rice 4 bore Blunderbuss barrel with breech plug installed already. Would it hurt to remove the plug, inlett that first, or inlett it as one unit? Is removing the plug not a good idea? Thanks

 

[Johnny Too-Tall]

You're going to get conflicting answers- I say leave it alone and inlet it as a package.

 

[Larry (Omaha)]

You're going to get conflicting answers- I say leave it alone and inlet it as a package.

The easy way to inlet both is to remove the tang first. No matter what anyone says for preference, it is just easier to inlet the barrel first. If you have the right gear it is nothing to pull a normal breech plug. Not sure what type of breech plug you have, and that could make a difference on a decision.
Larry

 

[springfield art]

You're going to get conflicting answers- I say leave it alone and inlet it as a package.

Good advice.

 

[davec2]

Can you give me some specifics on your blunderbuss barrel ? Length, bore, a picture perhaps ?

Thanks