Isn't the Omega breach plug the same or similar to the Encore? I can put a socket on my Encore plug. Big wrench and good vise holding the barrel after its had a penetrating oil soak should do it.
I'd plug the breech plug and put a healthy dose down the barrel and stand it up and let it sit a few days.
I'd agree....I don't know about metallurgy but I'm not heating steel red hot not knowing what it'll do for the structural integrity. Maybe it's OK? Do I want 40+k PSI 2 inches from my face in compromised metal? Nope!
Also good call on making dang sure it's not loaded.
I bought an Encore and the guy shipped it to my shop....we did the transfer....went home to inspect it. Pushed out a couple pellets and a power belt. Never assume a muzzleloader is unloaded. Verify.
I pull my plug every cleaning, clean it and then put antiseize on the threads just to make sure I don't get it stuck.
