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When using musket caps I have found the ones from Germany (or have German labeling) to be the best. I would have to dig them out to find the exact name of the manufacturer as I have all of my black powder gear packed away for the year. I am sure some others on here know what I am referring to as it has been discussed before.
I recently bought some CCI musket caps, haven't used them yet, but I did notice on the top of the container it says "for reenactment use" hopefully they work
Quote from: Jason on February 13, 2011, 04:21:49 PMI recently bought some CCI musket caps, haven't used them yet, but I did notice on the top of the container it says "for reenactment use" hopefully they work - Thats the cap that I used on my late season rainy elk hunt and they worked fine! I have both and I actually like these better! The only misfire Ive ever had was with the German ones, cap went off but didnt ignite the powder. My dad has missfires all the time with his white and # 11's but on his the caps dont even go off? I dont know what his guns problem is?? ANy suggestions?
Quote from: SkookumHntr on February 14, 2011, 10:12:20 AMQuote from: Jason on February 13, 2011, 04:21:49 PMI recently bought some CCI musket caps, haven't used them yet, but I did notice on the top of the container it says "for reenactment use" hopefully they work - Thats the cap that I used on my late season rainy elk hunt and they worked fine! I have both and I actually like these better! The only misfire Ive ever had was with the German ones, cap went off but didnt ignite the powder. My dad has missfires all the time with his white and # 11's but on his the caps dont even go off? I dont know what his guns problem is?? ANy suggestions? If he is having issues with a White and #11's most common is the cap is not seating on the face of the nipple. Make sure you PUSH the cap on the nipple with force, if you still have the issue take some fine sand paper and sand the circumference of the nipple down until you get consistent cap ignition. Ususally does not take long. Ya like was said in this post!!!
Again good info! I will try applying more pressure to seat the cap on the nipple. I was using a capper tool(I think that is what it is called) and it is hard to feel how much pressure is being applied.How many caps can I fire before I need to clean the nipple?I was basically getting a feel for the riffle( I have not shot since I was a teen) I was grouping about 8" high off center at 2 o'clock at 50 yards. I have the truglo sight with the ghost ring on order. Then I will get sighted in.