Question for anyone who shoots a traditions

[YJ Guide Service]

I have a traditions Evolution .50 cal and shoot #11 caps. The problem is I have to shoot the caps 2 times to get them to fire. I tried pushing them on harder and tighter to no prevail.  I bought more just incase they were old, didnt matter. I tried shooting other caps that are legal in Washington and the same thing. The only ones that go off everytime are the 209 caps. So I go through and shoot them off once and put them back and then most of the time they go off everytime after that. Has anyone had this same problem if so how do you fix it. Thanks everyone for your help...

[Sabotloader]

I have a traditions Evolution .50 cal and shoot #11 caps. The problem is I have to shoot the caps 2 times to get them to fire. I tried pushing them on harder and tighter to no prevail.  I bought more just incase they were old, didnt matter. I tried shooting other caps that are legal in Washington and the same thing. The only ones that go off everytime are the 209 caps. So I go through and shoot them off once and put them back and then most of the time they go off everytime after that. Has anyone had this same problem if so how do you fix it. Thanks everyone for your help...

Best bet call traditions... they know they have a problem and I think they will have you change a spring.

Also do you mean 209 shot gun primers? or the larger Musket caps? Whichever are you changing nipples for each type of cap or primer?

[YJ Guide Service]

Yes I am changing nipples...I will call and see what they say . Thanks Sabot

[adamR]

pm sent

[datman]

try using a capper, you can get them seated better

[RoyBoy]

i actually took all of my nipples on my muzzle loaders and drilled them out a little bit with a little bit. it allows more spark to go down into the powder chamber. and also make sure your caps are going all the way down i have had #11 nipples that didnt fit #11 caps.

[Smokepole]

I have the same gun in stainless.  Had the same problem & it cost me a 2nd shot at a dandy buck.  I sucked on the first shot.  Here's what I think the problem might be:

There is a lot of corrosion potential in the bolt mechanism.  You have to clean the bolt a lot.  I clean mine every time I shoot.  You clean yours a lot?

I think the corrosion erodes the spring until it doesn't have enough tension.  I'm switching to a stainless spring.  I have some around here & I'll check to see if they fit.  If they do, I can send you one. 

The steel springs they provide with the gun aren't stainless, and they might hold up better if they were.

The biggest gripe I've had with the gun has been the safety mechanism.  Not too safe in the brush.  I can't switch to a left shoulder carry, because the safety snags on my belt and flips to fire.

Nice and light to carry, though.  The look cool, too.  But looks aint everything!

[YJ Guide Service]

I agree the safety is horrible. Also the bolt tends to open up and gets caught on my coat and pack alot. Let me know if the spring change works please. Thanks

[Smokepole]

I contacted Traditions 2 months ago by email & no reply.  I'll try to resend.  See what happens.

[Jburke]

Spring sounds like a good posssibilty.  I would also make sure your bolt has enough lube on it to keep it working smooth.  My first year muzzy hunting it cost me two different deer because the bolt had gotten a little wet and wouldn't function properly.