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  1. rotag84

    Making paper cartridges

    Made some paper cartridges from news print and Elmers glue. Just wanted to give it a try and they worked fine. Curious though, is there a method or need to incorporate a lubed patch or will the paper itself suffice as wading? Is there less accuracy using paper vs. a lubed patch? This is for...
  2. rotag84

    Using Musket Caps

    Ok, I see now. Thanks to Justin.44 who sent me a PM with a picture of side by side comparison.
  3. rotag84

    Using Musket Caps

    OK. I see that now. Always wondered how back in the day they could manage those caps so easily. Thanks!!
  4. rotag84

    Using Musket Caps

    Has anyone used Four Wing Musket Caps on a modern cap n ball revolver or Traditions percussion rifle? I know I have used #11 caps on my revolver by giving them a pinch and they fit fine. Considering the supply issue with #10-11 caps if this would be an option??
  5. rotag84

    Using Musket Caps

    I've used #11 percussion caps on my cap n ball revolver, just give them a pinch before putting them on the nipple and they fit and work fine. Anyone try the same with 4 wing 'musket caps'? Will they fit and work on a cap n ball revolver or modern Traditions percussion rifle? Asking if anyone has...
  6. rotag84

    Rifle will not fire?

    From the photo, looks like you may be able to get a small open end wrench around the nipple from the side? It may be SAE size or metric. Also, as others suggested, try removing the clean out screw. Either way, push a pick, paper clip, pipe cleaner etc. through in to the chamber then work in some...
  7. rotag84

    Percussion Caps.

    Anyone using these successfully for a modern in-line? I have a Knight I haven't shot in a while, also a Cabella's kit built .50 cal percussion rifle but can't find #11 caps. Can the 'musket caps' for squeezed to work on these??
  8. rotag84

    Percussion Caps.

    I have seen some 'musket caps' for sale, describe as 'four wing musket caps'. Can these be used on an in-line or traditional style percussion rifled muzzle loader???
  9. rotag84

    Percussion Caps.

    'Think about it @rotag84, there's a reason why the Tap-O-Cap percussion cap making device is no longer available in the retail market. The resulting caps were not very reliable. Perhaps with a lot of the rimfire priming powder instead of the roll caps, there might be a chance. I'll rely on CCI...
  10. rotag84

    Percussion Caps.

    Thanks for the info. I did stumble upon info regarding making your own caps. Buying a jig, use aluminum can for material and rimfire priming powder. I like to try DIY and see how it comes out.
  11. rotag84

    Percussion Caps.

    Ok, it has been several years since I bought percussion caps. I have a rifle and a revolver. Back then I could go to the local big box and buy a tin of each, looks like that isn't the case now. Online isn't much better. So, couple of questions; Can I use #10 and #11 caps interchangeably? In the...
  12. rotag84

    Priming Powder

    OK. Thanks for all the great info. Sounds like the 3f, as is, will work fine. I'll give it a try this weekend.
  13. rotag84

    Priming Powder

    Newb here. I only have 3f for my flintlock and know that it can be used for priming powder. Wondering if I can take small amounts and crush to finer grain in a ceramic mortar and pestal to create a finer priming powder. Is there an 'ignition hazard' in crushing small amounts of 3f? Anyone tried...
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