Musket caps

[cryfowl]

So it's been a while since I've shot a muzzleloader.  Last one I owned took #11 caps, that was 15 years ago.  I went out and bought a CVA optima and picked up two packs of #11 caps.  Much to my surprise, they won't fit my gun.  Musket caps only.  So, where do you find Musket caps?  I've been to every gun shop in my area and no one carries them.  I really have no desire to order 1,000 caps.  Just looking for 100-200.  Seems like a lot of people say the RWS 1081 is the way to go, so that's what I'm looking for.  Any in the Oly area?

[Antlershed]

Sunbirds in Chehalis normally has them. 

[cryfowl]

Thank you! 

[trophyhunt]

You can buy them almost anywhere, I have only shot musket caps. 

[Dan-o]

 

You can buy them almost anywhere, I have only shot musket caps.

 

I live in South King county.

Sportsman's Warehouse and Sportco both carry them.

[Antlershed]

You can buy them almost anywhere, I have only shot musket caps.

Anywhere, except in the Olympia area, since Cabelas is the only option. 

[kselkhunter]

I get mine at Sportsmans Warehouse in Puyallup. 

[cryfowl]

Made the run to sunbirds and they don't carry them anymore.  Any oly options?  Cabelas was a negative as well. 

[biggfish]

I was thinking about changing the nipple out to #11 since they're easier to find. Haven't really put much effort into it, as I did buy two packs of musket caps at muzzleloader supply.

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[chester]

I was thinking about changing the nipple out to #11 since they're easier to find. Haven't really put much effort into it, as I did buy two packs of musket caps at muzzleloader supply.

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Optima doesn't allow the option of just changing the nipple.

Muzzleloader supply on river rd always has everything.

[Antlershed]

Made the run to sunbirds and they don't carry them anymore.  Any oly options?  Cabelas was a negative as well.

Dang, they always had them when I was in there. I need to find some as well.

[JDHasty]

I was thinking about changing the nipple out to #11 since they're easier to find. Haven't really put much effort into it, as I did buy two packs of musket caps at muzzleloader supply.

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Optima doesn't allow the option of just changing the nipple.

Muzzleloader supply on river rd always has everything.

Yes they usually do.  They carry everything it seems, and usually have what I need in stock. 

[Sabotloader]

One of the problems you guys might be experiencing with Musket Cap availability is the companies are going back to producing re-enactment musket caps that do not have the charge that they use to have.  Because of that they are not as popular as they once were.The foreign caps like Schuetzen & the German RWS 1081's remain full power but are more expensive.



You can see they are clearly marked for reenactment

These are the older caps - not designated reenactment

[Tenkara]

Joes in lewis County mall use to have them , might check there.

[Jellymon]

I was thinking about changing the nipple out to #11 since they're easier to find. Haven't really put much effort into it, as I did buy two packs of musket caps at muzzleloader supply.

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Optima doesn't allow the option of just changing the nipple.

Muzzleloader supply on river rd always has everything.

He has musket caps because he goes around the local stores (sportco, sportsmans) and buys all they have then sells them at a higher price.

[biggfish]

I was thinking about changing the nipple out to #11 since they're easier to find. Haven't really put much effort into it, as I did buy two packs of musket caps at muzzleloader supply.

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Optima doesn't allow the option of just changing the nipple.

Muzzleloader supply on river rd always has everything.

Yeah my wolf uses the same breech plug, but the nipple does have a hex on it so I thought it might be threaded as well. I think with a vice it could be removed but I don't have one.

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[JDHasty]

I was thinking about changing the nipple out to #11 since they're easier to find. Haven't really put much effort into it, as I did buy two packs of musket caps at muzzleloader supply.

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Optima doesn't allow the option of just changing the nipple.

Muzzleloader supply on river rd always has everything.

He has musket caps because he goes around the local stores (sportco, sportsmans) and buys all they have then sells them at a higher price.

Lots of local retailers purchase some or all of their inventory through Farwest Sports, which is SPORTCO's wholesale division.  At one time almost every firearms dealer in the region purchased a lot of their inventory from Kesselring Wholesale.   

[cryfowl]

Finally found some at Sportco.  Finally get to shoot the new gun tomorrow.  Thanks for all the help.

[Antlershed]

Finally found some at Sportco.  Finally get to shoot the new gun tomorrow.  Thanks for all the help.

Which ones did they have there, and did they have quite a bit of stock?

[cryfowl]

Had 3-4 tins left.  200 ct,  They also had CCI.

[Antlershed]

Had 3-4 tins left.  200 ct,  They also had CCI.

Cool, thanks. Hoping they still have some when I make it up there next week.

[cryfowl]

I was at Verlles in Shelton today.  They had a bunch of RWS 1081 musket caps. 100ct

[Antlershed]

I was at Verlles in Shelton today.  They had a bunch of RWS 1081 musket caps. 100ct

Awesome, thanks!

[Sabotloader]

If you have to use Musket caps the 1081's are the best! IMO

[Antlershed]

I picked up some 1081's at Verles this morning. 

[Bangflop]

I just grabbed 1000 pieces in 200ct cans. Would part with couple cans if you guys get in a pinch. 

[Jolten]

Bangflop how much you asking? I've looked all around Yakima and can't find any

[The Gobble-stopper]

Sunbirds in Chehalis normally has them. 

Ditto here, I get mine at Sunbirds also. And have seen them elsewhere. They shoot so much hotter then the 10's,11's and 12's/ Also watch for the reenactment type/lesser charge and only used for making a bang/ Not for hunting a few shops accidently ordered those. I had a friend use them last year and failed to get his elk because the gun didn't go off. He informed the shop and they now have eliminated those in his shop and only stocks the normal/hot muzzle caps.