Anybody here ever heard the term 'rip-off Britain'?

[TFoley]

Commonly used here to express disgust at the way we are over-charged for just about anything that comes from outside the UK...like percussion caps. There is is one main dealer for BP supplies here in UK - Henry Krank up in South Yorkshire, almost 180 miles from me. Add to that that anything that goes snap, crackle, pop or boom - caps, primers, powder of any kind, must be collected - or sent by HAZMAT courier, and you can see that you need to be pretty much dedicated to your sport to carry on.

However, this popped up on my screen a few minutes ago, so I thought I'd share it with you guys who take great delight in getting a shipment of ten thousand #11 caps for a few dollars....enjoy.

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We're pleased to let you know that we have just restocked RWS 1075 No.11 and RWS 1075 Plus No.11 Percussion Caps. You can view our Percussion Cap Size Comparison Chart here. Percussion Caps can be purchased on our website, and shipped direct to your door from £30.00. The next dispatch date is Wednesday 27th November.​ ​ RWS 1075 No.11 Percussion Caps Pack 250​

RWS 1075 No.11 Percussion Caps Pack 250. General use for black powder percussion pistols, rifles and shotguns using nipple of approx 4.00mm in diameter.​ £29.95​ BUY NOW​ ​

RWS 1075 Plus No.11 Percussion Caps Pack 250​ RWS 1075 Plus No.11 Percussion Caps Pack 250. General use for black powder percussion pistols, rifles and shotguns using nipple of approx 4.00mm in diameter. The RWS no.1075 Plus 11 percussion caps are very hot and give you consistent shot groupings.​ £29.95​ BUY NOW​

​ IMPORTANT DELIVERY INFORMATION:​ This product is classed as an explosive item and must be delivered by a special courier. A custom delivery quote will be generated for you at checkout. Your quote will be based on your postcode and the weight of your order. Shipping starts from £30.00. The next dispatch date is Wednesday 27th November.​ ​ Henry Krank & Co are the number one supplier of Muzzle Loading accessories in the UK. Shop from brands such as Pedersoli, Ox-Yoke, Swiss and more.​ Shop All Muzzle Loading Accessories​

 

[Stykbow]

Hate it for you, I really do. Pretty much everything is sky high right now.

 

[n.h.schmidt]

TFoley Is it not ok to make your own caps? There are many ways to make the cups. Often very cheaply too. Could it be the priming is the problem? Is it against the law there? It really sucks to be at the mercy of someones opinion if they want to control you. The laws on gun ownership and shooting very a lot depending on the state one lives in, Here in Iowa , we have it good. Most everything is ok here .

 

[SDSmlf]

Who might be the ‘number two’ supplier of Muzzle Loading accessories in the UK? Or does your one main dealer have no competition?

 

[Mike Payne]

Shoot a flintlock!

 

[French Colonial]

TFoley Is it not ok to make your own caps? There are many ways to make the cups. Often very cheaply too. Could it be the priming is the problem? Is it against the law there? It really sucks to be at the mercy of someones opinion if they want to control you. The laws on gun ownership and shooting very a lot depending on the state one lives in, Here in Iowa , we have it good. Most everything is ok here .

Making caps is pretty easy if the components are available..

They are here in the states

 

[TFoley]

Who might be the ‘number two’ supplier of Muzzle Loading accessories in the UK? Or does your one main dealer have no competition?

Nope. As THE Pedersoli and Uberti main importer, they've got it all pretty much tied up. Everything I'll ever seen, gun-wise, has been either suppled by them to the dealer concerned, or is second-hand. Of course there are a VERY large number of militaria and genuine antique dealerships, some of international repute, but they are not interested in supplying new-made replications or shooting supplies of any kind.

I have no idea who imports percussion caps here, either. Id hazard a guess that it is whoever imports ammunition on a large scale, but even that seems to be climbing in price like a rocket taking off - last year we saw the first £100/C .303 British ammunition - now it's £120.

I tell ya, without reloading for my unmentionables, I'd be utterly screwed for shooting them.

 

[TFoley]

Making caps is pretty easy if the components are available..

They are here in the states

I'll just refer you to the Prevention of Terrorism Act, and leave it at that........................................