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cva thunderbolt magnum
« on: June 16, 2018, 01:49:20 PM »
Acquired an old hunterbolt magnum that is set up for #11 caps  my problem is I can't get a cap seated far enough on the nipple that it will fire the first time. The first time I pull the trigger it doesn't fire recock
and it fired every time  tried different nipples same result anyone have any thoughts thanks

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Re: cva thunderbolt magnum
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2018, 09:06:32 PM »
I am not sure what caps you are using?  But I have had this same problem with cci #11 caps on a different muzz.  I stopped using those and now use Rem#11 caps. Or the RWS German #11 caps. I also use the knight redhot nipple, not sure if they make one that would fit your muzz or not?  I would try different caps though.

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Re: cva thunderbolt magnum
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2018, 05:20:26 AM »
Thanks I have been using cci I'll try a different brand

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Re: cva thunderbolt magnum
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2018, 09:08:04 AM »
Acquired an old hunterbolt magnum that is set up for #11 caps  my problem is I can't get a cap seated far enough on the nipple that it will fire the first time. The first time I pull the trigger it doesn't fire recock
and it fired every time  tried different nipples same result anyone have any thoughts thanks

More than likely the nipple has been peened -  I would suggest getting a new nipple and your problems will probably go away.  The other thought is the spring on the bolt/plunger may need to be replaced - they do get weaker with age.
Keep shooting muzzleloaders - They are a blast!!

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Re: cva thunderbolt magnum
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2018, 06:42:15 PM »
So were you able to get one of the two options to work??

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Re: cva thunderbolt magnum
« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2018, 06:35:48 AM »
Have not had a chance to work on it yet but I have some of the rws caps I'm going to try

 


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