Post by: kwalk15203 on November 27, 2015, 06:50:02 PM
I have never even heard of the percussion caps or the musket caps till I got up here. well with that being said I wasn't certain on what to use. just going ahead and putting my set up out there.
im shooting a traditions evolution ld .50 cal
shooting hornady sabots, I think they're call shock waves or something like that
still using the hogdgon black powder pellets, 150 grains "3 pellets"
now to the confusing part. I have a nipple on there for a cap, I was using the 1075s by the German company I cant pronounce it, then I heard the CCI 11 mags were better so I got some of those. then I realized hunting acouple days ago the 1075 caps weren't fitting on the nipple snuggly, they would fall off and be laying in the open area next to the bolt. well then I noticed the 11 mags were doing the same thing. obviously the nipple is to small. but I was in the field and didn't know what to do so I squeezed on the 11 cap alittle bit to make it more of a oval shape and jammed it on the nipple. seemed to stay on there just fine but was worried all day if it would even shoot it the opportunity came.
so im not sure what I should do, try to get another nipple? go get different caps? what caps would be the best???
any help on this guys would be awesome
thanks
Post by: Forrestrover.02 on November 27, 2015, 07:43:38 PM
Post by: Chukarhead on November 27, 2015, 08:35:14 PM
I use musket caps, but understand that Magnum #11s are just as good or maybe better. The cap should be very, very snug on the nipple. I use keys or the back of my knife to pry/scrape them off the nipple after hunting. If the caps are loose, you're just inviting moisture and other undesirables into your life, not to mention the possibility of a misfire or a non-fire because of poor positioning.
Post by: MagKarl on November 28, 2015, 08:40:40 AM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on November 28, 2015, 11:24:00 AM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on November 28, 2015, 11:26:31 AM
The more fire you get through the hole, the better.
You really need a tight fit to help ignition and keep moisture out. :twocents:
Post by: shorthair15 on November 28, 2015, 04:54:06 PM
Post by: kwalk15203 on November 28, 2015, 06:14:53 PM
Post by: lokidog on November 28, 2015, 06:59:38 PM
Go nipple shopping. :o
I use musket caps, but understand that Magnum #11s are just as good or maybe better. The cap should be very, very snug on the nipple. I use keys or the back of my knife to pry/scrape them off the nipple after hunting. If the caps are loose, you're just inviting moisture and other undesirables into your life, not to mention the possibility of a misfire or a non-fire because of poor positioning.
Had that happen twice on my sheep this year. :yike:
I've never had a problem with my gun before this year, not sure why the #11s seem bigger now. :dunno: Aren't the #10's designed for revolvers? Might have to try them.
Post by: scudmaster on November 28, 2015, 07:18:14 PM
Post by: DeerThug on November 28, 2015, 07:27:50 PM
Post by: lokidog on November 28, 2015, 07:44:56 PM
You might try taking the nipple off and taking a file and real easy take a few strokes off the end a few at a time until you take the small diameter off to a little bigger until the cap stays on snug once you get a custom fit you are good to go for years to come.... works with #11 or musket caps... just figure out what works best with your set up
That's a good idea, just have to make sure to keep the striking surface flat to the hammer. Probably not a problem with an inline though.
Post by: shorthair15 on November 28, 2015, 09:21:40 PM
Post by: kwalk15203 on November 28, 2015, 10:13:39 PM