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  1. Homesteader

    Sharps failures. Suggestions?

    In case someone else needs this info, the nipple for both an IAB and Armi San Marco Sharps should be 8-1.25mm according to Ethan at ToW. Very helpful at Track, btw, kudos. I’ve got one headed my way, so I’ll report back after my next range trip if anyone’s interested.
  2. Homesteader

    Sharps failures. Suggestions?

    I'm extremely embarrassed to write this, but I've been calling my Sharps an IAB when it's actually Armi San Marco*. Do any of y'all know the correct nipple for their Sharps Cavalry Carbine? And Gemmer, thanks for the contact. If a new nipple doesn't set things straight I'll definitely get in...
  3. Homesteader

    Sharps failures. Suggestions?

    brush blind, I will try that very thing on Thursday, when I'm back at my shop. Thanks, and wish me luck.
  4. Homesteader

    Sharps failures. Suggestions?

    Well, I did have a somewhat burnt out nipple (thanks Columbus) and after comparing the old CCI caps to the new Scheutzen caps there's no comparison. The former give me a tiny little pop, while the latter actually bang and ignite the charge. Man, ain't that something? But I still have a...
  5. Homesteader

    Sharps failures. Suggestions?

    Okay, so I just bought some Scheutzen caps. I hope that takes care of the problem, 'cause brother they ain't cheap! If anyone's interested I'll post back after my next trip to the range (at which point I'll also bring one of my many rock locks, which never fail me).
  6. Homesteader

    Sharps failures. Suggestions?

    Here's a question: Are there nipples, or is it at all difficult to turn a nipple, to make it use a primer? Any reason not to?
  7. Homesteader

    Sharps failures. Suggestions?

    Well, I took the block to my shop today. I didn't have any luck getting the blamed clean-out screw loose, but I blasted some air through it from the nipple and the other end and it came through like gangbusters every time. Definitely no obstruction in there. That leads me to believe it had to...
  8. Homesteader

    Sharps failures. Suggestions?

    I'm an absolute acolyte of the Holy Black, SDS, and have been since I started with charcoal burners in the mid 70's. Good thought, though. Dave951, what caps do you use, and where can I get some? Dusty, I'm going to take the block to my shop and see if I can get the clean-out screw out this...
  9. Homesteader

    Sharps failures. Suggestions?

    Caps are CCI four wing. Wow, learn something new after all these years. Suggestions on better caps? And for Walks with Wheels, I never pass up a good excuse to get a bottle of whiskey! I will absolutely try that. Y'all have been very helpful, and I thank you for it. I'll report back how it...
  10. Homesteader

    Sharps failures. Suggestions?

    I wasn't even aware there's such a thing, to be honest. I've still got quite a few #10 & #11 caps for my revolvers, but this is the only tin of musket caps I could find, stuffed in a bag I haven't visited for a while (as I say, I usually go for one of my rock locks). There's no one locally who...
  11. Homesteader

    Sharps failures. Suggestions?

    My assumption was that something was partially blocking the channel, but is it possible I've got a tin of bad caps? It would be a first for me over a long time shooting, but does that happen? They seemed lackluster, just a tiny little pop.
  12. Homesteader

    Sharps failures. Suggestions?

    I'll give that advice a try, thanks to both of you. The funny thing is that I've been shooting, mostly flint but I've got plenty of percussion, since the mid 70's and almost never have trouble. This is the only gun I've got that is problematic.
  13. Homesteader

    Sharps failures. Suggestions?

    I was at a range today (all wood and concrete where I'm allowed to handle the gun), so I can't really say. My guess would be no, I seriously doubt it would move soil.
  14. Homesteader

    Sharps failures. Suggestions?

    I hit the range today with my IAB Sharps. It was impromptu so I planned to loose load and just tune myself up at 50 yards. It was clean and everything seemed to be operating as it should. I blew through the channel to assure myself it wasn't blocked (air came right out where it should) and...
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