bowmaker48
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Does anyone have tips or tricks to keep the percussion cap on the nipple? I have a traditions percussion muzzleloader and the caps fall off very easily.
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#11 percussion
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DoubleRidge
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When I used #11 caps before installing I always pinched them and slightly bend them oval....which creates slight resistance when installing them on the nipple....just experiment with a few till you get a feel for it...doesnt take much...but it helps.
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Carlos
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Some brands are better than others. I remember back when I used them, there were some that would fall off if I tilted the gun over, while others had to be pried off the nipple.
I've heard of guys adding a lil bit of clear finger nail polish to the edge of the cap, but I'm not sure if that's a good idea or not…
I've heard of guys adding a lil bit of clear finger nail polish to the edge of the cap, but I'm not sure if that's a good idea or not…
Wobblyshot1
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Brisco Darlin
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Will a number 10 fit? I use those on my bp revolver cause 11's are loose
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I used to do as above...and lightly pinch them.
Something else I would do...I don't remember the size tubing, but think it may have been aquarium tubing. Cut little pieces about the length of the cap, and put cap inside them. Put on the nipple and gently slide the tubing down to where it's about half on the cap and half on the nipple. Helps to hold it on as well as keeping moisture out.
Something else I would do...I don't remember the size tubing, but think it may have been aquarium tubing. Cut little pieces about the length of the cap, and put cap inside them. Put on the nipple and gently slide the tubing down to where it's about half on the cap and half on the nipple. Helps to hold it on as well as keeping moisture out.
