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  • NavyDoc76-80
    NavyDoc76-80 reacted to kelvinator's post in the thread My unknown rifle journey with Like Like.
    This is interesting. I thought I knew what the threads were on mine. I've been using the nipple that was in it when I bought it...
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    NavyDoc76-80 replied to the thread Navy Arms Percussion caps.
    The nipples shown were the wrong thread size to disregard.
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  • NavyDoc76-80
    NavyDoc76-80 replied to the thread Navy Arms Percussion caps.
    Maybe, but how would I know that if the rifle came into my possession without a nipple for comparison. Thus the reason why I ordered a...
  • NavyDoc76-80
    NavyDoc76-80 replied to the thread Navy Arms Percussion caps.
    I appreciate your patience and clarification. My threads are 1/4-28. Hopefully I can find an appropriate nipple diameter for the winged...
  • NavyDoc76-80
    NavyDoc76-80 replied to the thread Navy Arms Percussion caps.
    You completely miss understand. I’m not discussing nipple thread size. I’m discussing nipple diameter vs cap diameter fit, specifically...
  • NavyDoc76-80
    NavyDoc76-80 replied to the thread Navy Arms Percussion caps.
    So here’s a chart for those that don’t know the difference dimension wise. As you can see, the diameter of a #11 is much smaller than a...
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  • NavyDoc76-80
    NavyDoc76-80 replied to the thread Navy Arms Percussion caps.
    Are you saying 11’s are not for Muskets. Getting a little frustrated learning the hard way. My musket was missing the nipple. Ordered...
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    NavyDoc76-80 replied to the thread Using Musket Caps.
    Am familiar with TOTW, have an account. In my search, no mention of made for winged caps, but I did see a nipple labled military nipple...
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    NavyDoc76-80 replied to the thread My unknown rifle journey.
    Worked on barrel. Filing out the original cut marks. Plan to use Jax Black to brown the bright work. Finishing inletting the butt plate...
  • NavyDoc76-80
    NavyDoc76-80 replied to the thread Navy Arms Percussion caps.
    Will do, thanks, fortunately, can label states waterproof and non corrosive. Made in England too. Go Brits!
  • NavyDoc76-80
    NavyDoc76-80 replied to the thread Using Musket Caps.
    Good video. Pyrodex, oversized caps and no fail to fire. This pretty much proves my new stash of winged caps will work. Had a thought...
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    NavyDoc76-80 replied to the thread Navy Arms Percussion caps.
    Was just given an unopened new old stock can of Navy Arms Co Winged musket caps, cat # ACM-100. I’ve never seen these style/kind of...
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    NavyDoc76-80 replied to the thread Newbie from NC.
    My hats off and a big thanks to x_count for taking me under his wing yesterday and showing me some fit and finish techniques at his...
  • NavyDoc76-80
    NavyDoc76-80 reacted to longcruise's post in the thread Has anyone ever done this. with Like Like.
    I have powder coated 445 balls and 50 cal 370 grain Maxi balls. Shot the 445 balls with the same patch and loads as the the uncoated...
  • NavyDoc76-80
    NavyDoc76-80 replied to the thread My unknown rifle journey.
    So as I stand and stare at this unfinished rifle thinking what next hating to leave it with wouldas, shouldas and couldas. This idea...
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