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Offline Ethan

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In Need Of Help!!!
« on: March 20, 2011, 06:51:24 AM »
Today I was trying to clean my CVA Staghorn and the breach cap is stuck. I shot it 30+ times yesterday. I need some Serious help
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Re: In Need Of Help!!!
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2011, 12:03:28 PM »
thats odd.

Is the cocking handle stuck inside of the bolt?  Meaning, you removed  the end cap and removed the spring and now you should be able to remove the handle.

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Re: In Need Of Help!!!
« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2011, 12:32:11 PM »
Sorry I need to edit my post. The end cap is stuck it will not budge
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Re: In Need Of Help!!!
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2011, 12:35:49 PM »
breech plug im thinking?im not familar with the staghorn, does it have a hex head on it or take a special wrench.?

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Re: In Need Of Help!!!
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2011, 12:43:57 PM »
you can clean it without removeing the plug.and do so quickly!dunk the barrel in hot soapy water and swab it out, dry and oil. then deal with the plug.

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Re: In Need Of Help!!!
« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2011, 12:47:06 PM »
yes it has a hex head on the breach cap
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Re: In Need Of Help!!!
« Reply #6 on: March 20, 2011, 03:22:00 PM »
 :) Howdy! I have a Staghorn and you use an L wrench to remove the cap.
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Re: In Need Of Help!!!
« Reply #7 on: March 20, 2011, 03:40:49 PM »
We've tried that but it is stuck
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Re: In Need Of Help!!!
« Reply #8 on: March 20, 2011, 05:48:22 PM »
Ethan: If you ever get it off, put a bit of anti-seize lubricant on the threads or a bit of bore butter. Let us know what happens. Always, Gene

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Re: In Need Of Help!!!
« Reply #9 on: March 20, 2011, 07:49:45 PM »
yes it has a hex head on the breach cap
Breech cap? End cap? Not sure which one your referring to.
I don't have a CVA Staghorn, I do have a Traditions Timber Ridge in line, which is similar to yours. Clean barrel using whatever bore cleaner you normally use to remove excess fouling. 
A stuck breech plug can usually be removed by using one of the following cleaners; Ballistol (buy in any gun shop), Kroil, PB Blaster (in automotive stores) or Liquid Wrench (plumbing supply stores). The first thing you do is, plug the breech end primer hole with a piece of modeling clay, and spray or pour one of the above cleaners into the barrel, tap the breech plug a few times to set up vibrations, let soak for a day (tap breech plug whenever you get a chance). The next day try to remove the breech plug. I know you know this but, remember turn to the left to loosen. If this doesn't work, repeat procedure, it will eventually come loose. Have patience. If it comes out, remember to clean the modeling clay out of the primer hole, then complete cleaning of the gun.
If you meant the cap covering the end of the receiver, use the same cleaners, spray the heck out of the end at the gap where the parts mate. Repeat the tapping and trying to loosen procedure, remember, it will come off eventually.
If it was the breech plug, I recommend that in the future you use a better anti-seizing paste. I use automotive anti-seize paste, the same stuff that is used for spark plugs.  Just don't us too much, otherwise, you might block the flash hole, and then your gun won't fire. A word of caution, Both Ballistol and PB Blaster give off a "smell", the wife won't like it.
Let us know how you make out.
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Re: In Need Of Help!!!
« Reply #10 on: March 20, 2011, 10:00:50 PM »
Make sure the rifle is unloaded first.

Then use a small propane torch to heat the area around that plug. Apply force with the hex wrench and it should break loose after a bit of heating around the entire base.

Sounds like the possibility of some rust got built up and froze up that plug.

He's talking about the plunger plug that puts pressure on the bolt. Its steel and so a little heat with some torque from his wrench should pop it loose in no time.

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Re: In Need Of Help!!!
« Reply #11 on: March 21, 2011, 11:03:08 AM »
I put some Kroil on it and I Let it over night and I am going to try it
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Re: In Need Of Help!!!
« Reply #12 on: March 21, 2011, 03:05:47 PM »
you could also try a impact screwdriver with the approiprate socket/bit. put the barrel in a padded vice or have a buddy hold it.

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Re: In Need Of Help!!!
« Reply #13 on: March 25, 2011, 06:05:25 PM »
I put some Kroil on it and I Let it over night and I am going to try it
So how did you make out?
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