no 11 percussion caps
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Cheapshooter
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Might get a more informed answer in this forum on TFL
http://thefiringline.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=6
My guess is the "Magnum" might be a little hotter to ignite all the politically correct, phoney bolony black powder substitutes on the market for people who want to make centerfires out of their muzzle loading hunting rifles.
http://thefiringline.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=6
My guess is the "Magnum" might be a little hotter to ignite all the politically correct, phoney bolony black powder substitutes on the market for people who want to make centerfires out of their muzzle loading hunting rifles.
straight-shooter
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I use the No. 11 magnum's all the time igniting Goex FFF.
No troubles....
No troubles....
Model12Win
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Only way to find out?
Try em'!
I can guarantee you'll find yer answer then.
My local Wal-Mart stocks these to, but no other brand o' caps. Some day I'll have to try em' to on MY '51 Navy!
Try em'!
I can guarantee you'll find yer answer then.
My local Wal-Mart stocks these to, but no other brand o' caps. Some day I'll have to try em' to on MY '51 Navy!
Trum4n1208
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I imagine they should work, they might be just a little bit too big, so you might have to pinch them a bit so they stay on the nipples. I will say, the Remingtons are better in my experience. But if it works and its what you have, go for it.
I believe the winchester caps are made by CCI to the same specs as CCI. The CCI#11 is "smaller" than the Remington#11. The Rem#11 is merely a shorter Rem#10 and therefore fits a fatter nipple cone. My guess is the Winch#11 will fall off under recoil unless pinched out of round.
straight-shooter
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Same issue not finding them online but I did just score 3 tins of Remington #11 caps at Dunham sports locally. The price was ridiculous at $7.99 per tin but not much choice if I want to shoot.
Model12Win
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I find my caps at the sporting outlets around my area.
Sure Shot Mc Gee
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I hunt my deer with 45 & 54 cal Hawken rifles. If your as tired as I was. Always being on the scout for overly priced #11s. Get one of these (below) and bring that frustration over the e~lusive nipple Cap to its end.
Mag Spark nipple by Warren Custom Outdoor.
Mag Spark nipple by Warren Custom Outdoor.
Model12Win
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Yawtatrayum! Only way ta find out fer sure!
The question of caps is always an an interesting one. Each time I acquire a new "Toy" and yeah for those of you that will troll that answer guns=weapons=not toys; to which I say What Ever!
Sorry, I digress.
Where was I? Oh yeah, caps! I find my self each time trying out what cap fits that nipple right and snug. Just putting them on at home wont give the answer. You have to fire a live round or 6 to see what hangs on during the big bang. Please don't "Squeeze or pinch your caps on the nipple. If you find yourself doing this, you indeed have the wrong size. Just because its a Pietta made 1858 Remington or 1851 Navy doesn't mean it will automatically just take a Remington #11 cap and work. Your gun may only like a CCI #10 and hate the Winchester #10. ( Unless its a Colt, it just hates everything equally. )
Summary of this rambling is this, go out and get a few different brands, try them out. Essentially play with them ( The grown up term would be to experiment, again I digress )
till you find what works for your toy and then go enjoy it. By the way keep the other caps around, they come in hand for that next new "Toy" that needs experimenting to get that right fit.
Happy shooting.
Pete
Sorry, I digress.
Where was I? Oh yeah, caps! I find my self each time trying out what cap fits that nipple right and snug. Just putting them on at home wont give the answer. You have to fire a live round or 6 to see what hangs on during the big bang. Please don't "Squeeze or pinch your caps on the nipple. If you find yourself doing this, you indeed have the wrong size. Just because its a Pietta made 1858 Remington or 1851 Navy doesn't mean it will automatically just take a Remington #11 cap and work. Your gun may only like a CCI #10 and hate the Winchester #10. ( Unless its a Colt, it just hates everything equally. )
Summary of this rambling is this, go out and get a few different brands, try them out. Essentially play with them ( The grown up term would be to experiment, again I digress
) till you find what works for your toy and then go enjoy it. By the way keep the other caps around, they come in hand for that next new "Toy" that needs experimenting to get that right fit.
Happy shooting.
Pete
Quote:
I have become spoiled with the new powders. I don't need a bucket of hot soapy water on standby anymore.
Heresy! Blashemy! Oh...... the shame.
But we love ya anyway and I went that route my ownself for a bit.
I even bought, not one, but TWO, inlines before I saw the grievouse errors
of my ways.
Now I own cappers & 3 handsome handbuilt Flinters.
But I digress.
I bought 2K ech of #10 & #11 caps some years ago and regret not buying
10K of each.
If we only knew then what we know now.
I have become spoiled with the new powders. I don't need a bucket of hot soapy water on standby anymore.
Heresy! Blashemy! Oh...... the shame.
But we love ya anyway and I went that route my ownself for a bit.
I even bought, not one, but TWO, inlines before I saw the grievouse errors
of my ways.
Now I own cappers & 3 handsome handbuilt Flinters.
But I digress.
I bought 2K ech of #10 & #11 caps some years ago and regret not buying
10K of each.
If we only knew then what we know now.