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    Caps

    Thanks for all the answers. Seems the problem is neither with loosely fit nor with choking nipples, they are clean and the caps split even after the first shot with empty chamber. Nevertheless the ignition is fine when chambers are loaded. As for recreating history as Zonie mentioned, I bet the...
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    Caps

    I use RWS and S&B caps, they both fit the nipples well, don't need pinching, the charge is small for target shooting however they tear apart even when shooting empty chambers. I tried cocking while pointing the gun upwards but still the metal parts of cap often fall onto the inside part of...
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    Caps

    I've been shooting my .36 navy '51 revolver for some time now using caps which I bought in Europe (I live here). They are good for ignition but after almost every shot they tear apart often blocking cylinder what makes the gun quite unreliable. I wondered if you guys tried to overcome this...
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