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SOLD #11 Percussion Cap Maker
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how well did it work for you?
If your question is intended for the masses, and not just Boston Bill, I offer the following.
I have one of these. they work. they are not pretty; they are strangely shaped (star-like.) They need double doses of acetone to keep the dry chemical mixture in place. After some time, they tend to leak some of their mixture. (If you shake a can of store-bought caps, you get jumbled caps. If you shake a tin of these home made caps, you get empty shells and dust in the tin.)
I have found that Hobby Lobby heavier gauge copper or tin sheets work better than soda cans. There is an acquired technique to producing good, consistently shaped caps. I have found the use of a small arbor press makes for more consistent results.
I will use mine on my single shot caplock pistols, not revolvers. I will use them for range shooting, not hunting. They are better than nothing when caps are just plain unavailable, but they just don't compete with RWS caps.
As an aside, I did find it interesting a somewhat satisfying to make my own caps.
ADK Bigfoot
I have one of these. they work. they are not pretty; they are strangely shaped (star-like.) They need double doses of acetone to keep the dry chemical mixture in place. After some time, they tend to leak some of their mixture. (If you shake a can of store-bought caps, you get jumbled caps. If you shake a tin of these home made caps, you get empty shells and dust in the tin.)
I have found that Hobby Lobby heavier gauge copper or tin sheets work better than soda cans. There is an acquired technique to producing good, consistently shaped caps. I have found the use of a small arbor press makes for more consistent results.
I will use mine on my single shot caplock pistols, not revolvers. I will use them for range shooting, not hunting. They are better than nothing when caps are just plain unavailable, but they just don't compete with RWS caps.
As an aside, I did find it interesting a somewhat satisfying to make my own caps.
ADK Bigfoot
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I got it with a bunch of other loading/casting equipment when I bought a gun. Haven’t tried it yet.
Love the arbor press tip!
Muzzle57
40 Cal
I’ve read that Duco glue mixed with acetone works well securing the primer mix in the cap. Can’t confirm this, still waiting on supplies to show up.
SPF
SOLD. Can not for the life of me figure out how to mark the title sold!
Using this product is a skill to develop. Many have provided sage advice. It is like casting RB or finding the right powder, studying, reading, asking questions, and putting in the bench time. Equals the right combination for you, your shooting, and your location. Keep your powder dry and watch your top knot.
If you don't happen to have an arbor press, you might try using any drill press with the drill chuck set to evenly press on the top of the punch. If you are concerned about springing the drill press table, support it between the table and base with a section of 2X4 lumber.
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