Back to my original question on pg 1...why do modern muzz loaders need to pull the breech plug? Is it the fuel? The priming? Stainless steel construction?
I have several sidelock ML's of varied ages. one is 165 yrs old...never had a breechplug out yet. ???

Well this is a fine pickle we're in, should'a listened to Joe McCarthy and George Orwell I guess.