The one that got away......

[Jonathan_S]

Condensation is a problem with muzzleloading...late season more than early.  Bringing a cold weapon into a warm house, tent, or pickup will build up moisture regardless of what propellant is used.

I "know" of someone who has used a small drill bit to increase the size of the pathway for spark

[PolarBear]

   I use triple 7 loose 3Fg and never had an issue.   Even on 7-8 day hunts in the snow, wind and rain.   The only hang fire I ever had was because of not following routine and not firing a cap after cleaning and before loading - the excess oil in the nipple got me.

My daughter and I both use T-& fffg and never had a problem even in torrential down pours.  We hunted all last season and through January in the rain, snow and sun, forgot to discharge before storing in the safe and this summer it still fired perfectly.  I know a lot of folks who have misfire or hangfires with pellets.   

[PolarBear]

Yes but not the regular CCI caps. They are horrible...

If you notice (the white tin) it says right on it "for reenactment use).  They are not meant for hunting!

[LDennis24]

I was referring to #11 percussion caps. CCI makes regular and magnum caps.

[Loco Ken]

Yes but not the regular CCI caps. They are horrible...

If you notice (the white tin) it says right on it "for reenactment use).  They are not meant for hunting!

Oh boy.  Those are the caps I was using and the only ones available if I remember correctly when I bought them at Wholesale Sports (also recommended by the sales associate).  I didn't even notice that on the can.  Lesson learned.  It's amazing though that they still fire off the pyrodex just fine when I first load up.  I've shot my rifle many times with it now, but after leaving it loaded overnight, I've had two misfires in two different situations.  I will go buy new before I go out in the field to hunt for sure.

[dadeo316]

Yes but not the regular CCI caps. They are horrible...

If you notice (the white tin) it says right on it "for reenactment use).  They are not meant for hunting!

Oh boy.  Those are the caps I was using and the only ones available if I remember correctly when I bought them at Wholesale Sports (also recommended by the sales associate).  I didn't even notice that on the can.  Lesson learned.  It's amazing though that they still fire off the pyrodex just fine when I first load up.  I've shot my rifle many times with it now, but after leaving it loaded overnight, I've had two misfires in two different situations.  I will go buy new before I go out in the field to hunt for sure.

I always fold up about 3 layers of electrical tape and place it between the hammer and nipple whenever I pull a cap off.

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[Loco Ken]

Yes but not the regular CCI caps. They are horrible...

If you notice (the white tin) it says right on it "for reenactment use).  They are not meant for hunting!

Actually, my case says "Multiple Use" and not "For Reenactment Use".  The guy behind the counter said they should work just fine for hunting.  What sayeth y'all?

[Soady]

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=134829.0

Just buy these and forget the other ones.

 

[PolarBear]

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=134829.0

Just buy these and forget the other ones.

 

[dadeo316]

The ones I have are RWS 1075 plus.

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[Loco Ken]

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=134829.0

Just buy these and forget the other ones.

 

Well, I'm heading back to Wholesale Sports to pick those up.  They had some for $11 I think.  That coupled together with the Triple7 powder and we should be in business! 

[shorthair15]

the cci magnums are good pellets as well. i used them last sunday on my hunt. it was pouring down raining all day. at the end of the day i discharged my gun as i was going to clean it any ways. i mainly use the rws number 11's have a ton of them and the rws musket caps as well.

[Loco Ken]

the cci magnums are good pellets as well. i used them last sunday on my hunt. it was pouring down raining all day. at the end of the day i discharged my gun as i was going to clean it any ways. i mainly use the rws number 11's have a ton of them and the rws musket caps as well.

Bought the RWS musket caps but didn't get any powder.  Heading back out tomorrow to find that bull and at least one more with a friend.  Hoping for great success in the last few days of the season!

[MD36]

Pellets and loose are the same when it comes to moisture, make sure to unload when exposed to moisture or if your rifle will sit for more than a few hours. When I am out hunting in the rain I carry my rifle upsides down to keep the rain from directly getting in to the open part of the cap and nipple.