Kinda moot since percussion caps have been 'unobtainium' for quite awhile. Even online they're "on back order". ( I'm an old shooter, and have my supply. I feel sorry for those new to black powder)
There is no mention of which caps are best for percussion revolvers. And there are many, many more original and repro revolvers than there are long guns, so that might be helpful knowledge for persons new to black powder.
The manual with my Ruger Old Army stainless pistol calls for # 10 caps. Do you sell them?? How's about a loading stand and double cavity ball or mini ball molds?? Need nipple wrench for my # 10 pistol and #11 for my Hawken 50 ???
We're out of #10's and it sounds like we'll remain that way for the rest of the year. We highly recommend looking through our website. Here are some links to get you started: muzzle-loaders.com/collections/all/products/lyman-double-cavity-round-ball-mold-bullet-mold?variant=40271907881169 muzzle-loaders.com/products/eze-loader-press-2-model-loads-pietta-ubertti-traditions-pedersoli-revolvers-more muzzle-loaders.com/products/muzzleloader-pistol-revolver-nipple-wrench-mz1210 muzzle-loaders.com/products/muzzleloader-nipple-wrench-mz1211
Hey, I'm an FFL manufacturer. I don't know much about percussion caps like you do. I have a lot of raw brass caps coming to me that are unprimed. I can send a few to you, if you'd like to tell me which ones would fit particular models. I could then prime caps per your recommendation on which caps will work properly and send you some for your efforts.
Being Remington #10 percussion caps are not currently available, what is the best replacement? Will CCI #11 Magnum percussion caps work in my Pietta 1858 Remington?
Unfortunately, #11 percussion caps will not be a good option because they are too large. There are several different brands of #10 percussion caps and any of those should work. They are difficult to find right now so I would recommend signing up for as many call back lists as possible. This will ensure that you receive a notification as soon as they are available through a supplier.
So I have a Traditions Hawkins 50 that says to use #11 Percussion Caps, but doesn't say Magnum. Can I safely use Magnum's on this rifle? New to Muzzle loading.
Is there a difference in Musket Caps when it comes to the propellent used? Black Powder, RS Pyrodex, Triple Seven FFG, FFFG... And even for pellet propellents.
Musket caps will effectively ignite most FFG black powders and black powder substitutes except for Blackhorn 209. Blackhorn has a remarkably high heat threshold so it will not ignite consistently with musket cap ignition. We have had excellent results with Pyrodex Select when used with musket cap ignition systems.
CCI makes percussion caps, and also makes a lot of the primers for center fire ammo, based on what I've read. I imagine they're under a lot of pressure to make primers, and probably put percussion caps on the back burner.
I ammo company's retool the line one month out of the year for percussion Caps and when they are gone you can't get any more until the next year now I heard Remington is not going to make anymore due to a government contract but I don't know that far sure that's what I've been hearing
Kinda moot since percussion caps have been 'unobtainium' for quite awhile.
Even online they're "on back order".
( I'm an old shooter, and have my supply. I feel sorry for those new to black powder)
In a pinch, make your own.
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Thank you, clear concise explanation. I've been out of muzzleloading for many years and needed a refresher. Just what I needed.
There is no mention of which caps are best for percussion revolvers. And there are many, many more original and repro revolvers than there are long guns, so that might be helpful knowledge for persons new to black powder.
Great information
Great video again! Very helpful for new shooters getting into muzzleloaders.
How do I measure the nipple or what is the caliper measurement to determine if I need 11 or musket cap?
The manual with my Ruger Old Army stainless pistol calls for # 10 caps. Do you sell them?? How's about a loading stand and double cavity ball or mini ball molds?? Need nipple wrench for my # 10 pistol and #11 for my Hawken 50 ???
We're out of #10's and it sounds like we'll remain that way for the rest of the year. We highly recommend looking through our website. Here are some links to get you started:
muzzle-loaders.com/collections/all/products/lyman-double-cavity-round-ball-mold-bullet-mold?variant=40271907881169
muzzle-loaders.com/products/eze-loader-press-2-model-loads-pietta-ubertti-traditions-pedersoli-revolvers-more
muzzle-loaders.com/products/muzzleloader-pistol-revolver-nipple-wrench-mz1210
muzzle-loaders.com/products/muzzleloader-nipple-wrench-mz1211
Any testing done on the rws 1075 vs rws 1075 plus caps for accuracy in 45 cal rifles??
Need RWS Musket Caps. I hope they can ship some over here in 2024.
Hey, I'm an FFL manufacturer. I don't know much about percussion caps like you do. I have a lot of raw brass caps coming to me that are unprimed. I can send a few to you, if you'd like to tell me which ones would fit particular models. I could then prime caps per your recommendation on which caps will work properly and send you some for your efforts.
Being Remington #10 percussion caps are not currently available, what is the best replacement?
Will CCI #11 Magnum percussion caps work in my Pietta 1858 Remington?
Unfortunately, #11 percussion caps will not be a good option because they are too large. There are several different brands of #10 percussion caps and any of those should work. They are difficult to find right now so I would recommend signing up for as many call back lists as possible. This will ensure that you receive a notification as soon as they are available through a supplier.
I use No 11 CCI on my Uberti 1851 Navy and they work fine if you disfigure them a bit by pinching them before placing on the nipple.
Why are cci #11 closer to remington #10 ?? i bought cci #10 and they are small they dont fit on my revolvers..
I have a NAA 22 Companion Black Power revolver. It calls for #11 which are hard to find but I have 1000’s of #10. Can I use those?
No. 1075 are the the same as #11 I have #10 cones and the no.1075 fit better than #11 but a little to large what's the difference??
What cap would you use for muzzle loading shotguns?
I'm using a cva hunterbolt that needs caps. what number should i use for it?
So I have a Traditions Hawkins 50 that says to use #11 Percussion Caps, but doesn't say Magnum. Can I safely use Magnum's on this rifle? New to Muzzle loading.
anybody know any sites where I can buy percussion caps?
i got some #11 percussion caps for sale i just bought them but i dont really need them i need #10
Is there a difference in Musket Caps when it comes to the propellent used? Black Powder, RS Pyrodex, Triple Seven FFG, FFFG... And even for pellet propellents.
Musket caps will effectively ignite most FFG black powders and black powder substitutes except for Blackhorn 209. Blackhorn has a remarkably high heat threshold so it will not ignite consistently with musket cap ignition. We have had excellent results with Pyrodex Select when used with musket cap ignition systems.
would you happen to know what percussion caps would be best for my pietta 1861 navy .36 caliber?
I don't have any first hand experience with that pistol, however, it should use #10 percussion caps.
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We're can I get percussion cap
I heard that #11s fit replacement nipples but I’m not sure how to identify those replacement nipples.
slickshot makes #11 conv nipples but its like 25 for 3 at my local sport shop so 50 per revolver, I decided not to switch my 1851s cause that
Does anyone have insight as to why they are so hard to find
CCI makes percussion caps, and also makes a lot of the primers for center fire ammo, based on what I've read. I imagine they're under a lot of pressure to make primers, and probably put percussion caps on the back burner.
Sad there seems to be plenty of demand.
I ammo company's retool the line one month out of the year for percussion Caps and when they are gone you can't get any more until the next year now I heard Remington is not going to make anymore due to a government contract but I don't know that far sure that's what I've been hearing
Sell me some claps! Please