Percussion caps

[426wedge]

Why are there none availible? One place had them , but required a 200.00 minumin order

 

[Bigfudge16]

everyones busy trying to keep up with primer demand?

 

[Maxrobot]

Are you interested in the big winged musket caps or little pistol percussion caps?

 

[tinhorn]

Ahem.

#10 Percussion Cap Maker

Make your own #10 percussion caps out of aluminum cans. Easy and fun to do... Comes with complete instructions. Use our Prime-All Re-priming Compound as your priming compound, and make your #10 percussion cap for approximately 1¢ a piece.

22lrreloader.com

 

[Wickedcoolname]

I'm guessing the Amish gang bangers are using them all up in turf battles.

 

[facecrime]

I bought a lot more than I need, rws 1075, let me know if you want some.

 

[Bigfudge16]

 

[cemorse]

Ahem.

#10 Percussion Cap Maker

Make your own #10 percussion caps out of aluminum cans. Easy and fun to do... Comes with complete instructions. Use our Prime-All Re-priming Compound as your priming compound, and make your #10 percussion cap for approximately 1¢ a piece.

22lrreloader.com

I have the #11 cap maker. If you're planning to make many caps, be aware that while they are easy to do, it gets very tedious. It works but if you can get ready made caps I recommend going that route. I've made 100 or so in 3 or 4 sessions. I found the most difficult part for me was putting the priming compound in the cap.
Charlie

 

[426wedge]

thanks all, but I should have mentioned I need caps for a Smith Carbine. I think #11 would be too small...It is a civil war relic in very good condition.

 

[Maxrobot]

You probably need the large winged musket caps. They look like little top hats. Originals were made from copper, but all modern ones are yellow brass. If you vist a site for reproduction firearms, you will probably see them for sale. I have a couple of tins left over. I'll post a pic when I have a chance.

 

[gerrycaruso]

I think the Smith uses the #4 musket cap but The Goose would know for sure. That's not to say that someone didn't change the nipple.

 

[426wedge]

The nipple is original for sure. It is clear as well. I contacted Goose. Thanks

 

[426wedge]

Goose got back. I am on a roll. The Smith was my g grandpas. He was a civil war vet. I can feel his presence thru the rifle...

 

[Maxrobot]

 

[mac1911]

Caps always seem hard to find

 

[gerrycaruso]

The Goose has many old black powder guns so I can't be sure but I think one is a Smith or a Burnside.

 

[426wedge]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfEtO-zswdI

 

[426wedge]

The Goose has many old black powder guns so I can't be sure but I think one is a Smith or a Burnside.

He did have a smith. sold it. Just got off the phone with him. Great guy very helpful.