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I'm having a nipple problem
« on: September 02, 2011, 05:51:27 PM »
I am using a brand new TC hot shot #11 cap nipple and I can't get the cap to stay on the nipple, it easy slids off. I have tried the cci's and the german ones and they both slid off no matter how hard I push on them. It's got to be the nipple right? Is there a better nipple out there?
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Re: I'm having a nipple problem
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2011, 08:34:53 PM »
Have you tried squeezing the cap slightly so it's just not quite round, before you put it on the nipple?

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Re: I'm having a nipple problem
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2011, 08:39:21 PM »
Try a Uncle Mike's hot shot a little oversize; I've been using one yor years. Only problem sometimes you need to peal off the cap with a knife because they fit so hard.
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Re: I'm having a nipple problem
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2011, 08:02:35 AM »
Try a Uncle Mike's hot shot a little oversize; I've been using one yor years. Only problem sometimes you need to peal off the cap with a knife because they fit so hard.

That is exactly what you want.  With them that tight they also become sealed on the post so it make it very rough for water to get into them...

I know it is a bit of a pain to get them off but in the long run - I think you are better off.

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Re: I'm having a nipple problem
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2011, 08:48:16 AM »
Had to open this and read it, with a title like that.... was not sure what I would see.... 


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Re: I'm having a nipple problem
« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2011, 09:36:27 AM »
I am using a brand new TC hot shot #11 cap nipple and I can't get the cap to stay on the nipple, it easy slids off. I have tried the cci's and the german ones and they both slid off no matter how hard I push on them. It's got to be the nipple right? Is there a better nipple out there?

Steve, I was doing some more research this morning working off your thought about #10 caps and their fit on the newer or loose nipples.  Plus I dug out some of Doc White's #11 breech plugs which have always been suggested as being the tightest #11 cap posts on the market.


First..... #10 caps placed on the loose #11 nipples that I have which include newer - Hot Shots - Red Hots and some un-named others nipples that are loose.  The #10 cap went on them snuggly and will not fall of at all.  Really makes me think that manufactures have reduced the size of the post on the standard #11's to be a universal fit.  Saves them making two different size nipples for #11 cap ignition.

Then just out of curiosity I tried the the #10's on the good number #11 nipples that I have.  It was easy to tell that the #10's were really tight on these good posts.  It was really difficult to get them to even start on the White's.

Second.... Doc White's breech plugs which are built with the nipple as an integrated part of the breech plug.  Doc has long held that with his BP's that you could hunt in the rain as the cap fits so tight on the nipple that water can not under and into the nipple to contaminate the cap or the powder.

The nipple on the far right is a Ampro Bronze #11



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Re: I'm having a nipple problem
« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2011, 09:44:50 AM »
Had to open this and read it, with a title like that.... was not sure what I would see.... 


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I was waiting for a comment like above.  Huntbear did not disappointment LOL!!!
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Re: I'm having a nipple problem
« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2011, 06:47:58 PM »
Had to open this and read it, with a title like that.... was not sure what I would see.... 


 :chuckle: :chuckle: :yike: :yike: :bdid: :yike: :yike: :chuckle: :chuckle:

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I was waiting for a comment like above.  Huntbear did not disappointment LOL!!!



Hey when we are this close to hunting season I have to get your attention some how :rolleyes:

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Re: I'm having a nipple problem
« Reply #8 on: September 05, 2011, 07:02:51 AM »
Hey Steve, I think if i were you i would sell your muzzy and buy a bow set-up :chuckle:

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Re: I'm having a nipple problem
« Reply #9 on: September 05, 2011, 09:54:35 AM »
Have you tried squeezing the cap slightly so it's just not quite round, before you put it on the nipple?
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Re: I'm having a nipple problem
« Reply #10 on: September 06, 2011, 12:26:20 PM »
Have you tried squeezing the cap slightly so it's just not quite round, before you put it on the nipple?
:tup:
Works every time...

You should not have to that, or want to do that especially to a #11 cap.  If the nipple post is correct they will fit snuggly, in fact they will be difficult to get off if the go on correctly and with the proper fit they will be nearly water proof.

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