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Re: CCI Musket caps
« Reply #15 on: August 28, 2014, 07:48:04 PM »
When CCI stopped making the older ones I almost bought the current re-enactment caps.   An owner of a local muzzle loader shop told me to steer clear and switch to the German caps.   He told me the new ones (re-enactment) were nowhere near as hot as the older stuff.    I still have some of the older ones I use for plinking but I have been extremely happy with the German caps.

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Re: CCI Musket caps
« Reply #16 on: August 28, 2014, 07:49:35 PM »
Right on the lid of those CCI caps it says "for reenactment use". I don't if that makes them not as hot or not. But it makes me suspect...



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Re: CCI Musket caps
« Reply #17 on: August 29, 2014, 10:53:12 AM »
Right on the lid of those CCI caps it says "for reenactment use". I don't if that makes them not as hot or not. But it makes me suspect...



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on the back i believe it says its for both so i thought perfect!....but i have the german rws caps now so hopefully that solves my problem, will be hittin the range to test em out! thanks everyone!

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Re: CCI Musket caps
« Reply #18 on: August 29, 2014, 12:51:55 PM »
Is this brand new Pyrodex pellet's. I noticed a few years back that Pyrodex pellets don't make it through a year of storage very well and after being in the cold weather in a container that isn't air tight they lose there bang and cost you bucks! :dunno: So if its last years powder toss it and buy new ones and ALWAYS put them in an air tight container. Not that black plastic box they come in. I don't even use them anymore because of the misfires. Same with CCI primer's. Lowgrade if you ask me and don't even fit well on your nipple...  :tup:

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Re: CCI Musket caps
« Reply #19 on: August 29, 2014, 02:42:34 PM »
Is this brand new Pyrodex pellet's. I noticed a few years back that Pyrodex pellets don't make it through a year of storage very well and after being in the cold weather in a container that isn't air tight they lose there bang and cost you bucks! :dunno: So if its last years powder toss it and buy new ones and ALWAYS put them in an air tight container. Not that black plastic box they come in. I don't even use them anymore because of the misfires. Same with CCI primer's. Lowgrade if you ask me and don't even fit well on your nipple...  :tup:
yeh i just bought the pellets a month or so ago....so they are pretty new....i may just try the loose powder instead....i like the convenience of pellets but if i keep having problems ill have to switch...i agree with you on the cci musket caps! lol need to find what works best for me for my cow tag....i dont really feel like having misfires, i use to hunt with traditional muzzys, but just bought a new traditions vortek...shooting 250 grain hornady sst, great gun as far as accuracy and had no problems at the range (except for one misfire-nipple was plugged) until i took it out in the conditions...but i think being a sabot they let air (moisture) past too...so im hoping the hotter cap and a barrel condom will save me a lot of trouble

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Re: CCI Musket caps
« Reply #20 on: August 29, 2014, 03:09:37 PM »
Call here and ask for Carlos, RWS musket caps are $11.99 + $6 shipping
http://www.frontiermuzzleloading.com/t3375-ed-s-gun-shop-blackhorn209-store

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Re: CCI Musket caps
« Reply #22 on: August 29, 2014, 03:58:04 PM »
I made a mistake a few years ago and bought the reenactment caps, won't do that again. Get the German 1s.

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Re: CCI Musket caps
« Reply #23 on: August 29, 2014, 08:47:31 PM »
As long as the path to the powder is clear. I have had no problems.
The path between the cap and the powder fouls and needs to be reamed out.
Personally, my worst experiences were when I sweated.
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Re: CCI Musket caps
« Reply #24 on: September 01, 2014, 09:09:47 PM »
Anybody know we're to get some of the German#1 locally?

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Re: CCI Musket caps
« Reply #25 on: September 01, 2014, 09:15:27 PM »
Try Sunbirds. They had them last time I checked.

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Re: CCI Musket caps
« Reply #26 on: September 20, 2014, 06:08:04 PM »
I cant find the German caps anywhere, the only caps that Sportsman's Warehouse has are the CCI and just off the bench I had 6 misfires out of 20 rnds on a hot August day. Not very reliable and a definite soft pop when I tried without a charge

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Re: CCI Musket caps
« Reply #27 on: September 20, 2014, 06:26:09 PM »
Yes. Sunbirds   
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Re: CCI Musket caps
« Reply #28 on: September 20, 2014, 07:18:21 PM »
OK. I have to look up locations on the inet. Never heard of them. Than you

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Re: CCI Musket caps
« Reply #29 on: September 20, 2014, 09:21:41 PM »
Chehalis.
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