english breach

[wgr]

can anyone explain to me what and english breach is its my understanding that they will take more preasure would like to hear from someone that knows

[James K]

An English breech (note spelling) in muzzle loaders is a breech in which the touch hole or nipple seat is contained in the breech plug rather than in the barrel. The threads are ahead of the breech. I am not sure it is that much stronger, but it is easier to correct a problem with the nipple seat or touch hole, since the breech plug unscrews and can be replaced without replacing the barrel. Here is a picture:

http://www.xecu.net/keenanj/English%20breech.jpg

Picture courtesy of Pecatonia River Long Rifle Supply,
www.longrifles-pr.com/index.shtml.

Jim