Best Capper review...

[Wolfman0125]

 

[Rudyard]

The very best cappers are the Ken Steggles circular' Allport' capper . But he's long dead and finding one a long shot .
Rudyard

 

[ApprenticeBuilder]

The lettering on the capper itself, add says engraved, looks embossed,

 

[Wolfman0125]

We must be talking about different things. I was referring to the reproduction cartridge boxes and cap tins that I make. I was originally talking about finding a capper that would work for homemade caps.

 

[ApprenticeBuilder]

Must be as I quoted the OP link to the polish capper.

 

[mushka]

I bit the bullet the other day and ordered one of the polish cappers. I've been pretty much dissatisfied with all the other cappers I've bought over time. Guess I'll find out later how they work.

 

[Gregory Mitchell]

Unless percussion caps can be purchased I don’t see much point in discussing cappers.

 

[Gregory Mitchell]

And in my experience, the Ted Cash cappers have worked very well.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

I ordered one about a week ago, because they say it will work with Remington #10 caps.

It does, works great. The issue is finding Remy 10s in stock. My stash won’t last forever!

 

[rdane]

I’ve got a thousand Remington #10s, but I mostly shoot flint, so they should last awhile.

 

[No second place]

Unless percussion caps can be purchased I don’t see much point in discussing cappers.

Many of the shooters I know have plenty of caps and other shooting supply stuff. We try to prepare for the next shortage. Two people I coach for match shooting found a few 1000 extra caps at two small gun shops located in more rural areas by making phone calls...c

 

[Gregory Mitchell]

I have 1000+ caps between CCI number 11 and Remington number 10. But if the craze keeps on going like it is, when will we see plentiful supply again at retail?

 

[No second place]

I have 1000+ caps between CCI number 11 and Remington number 10. But if the craze keeps on going like it is, when will we see plentiful supply again at retail?

No way of knowing now anymore than shortage times of the past.
If the past is any guide the pro-gun mid-term results could offer some relief...c

 

[ultonia]

Unfortunately they stopped making the Thomson Center U-View capper. IT has a clear advantage over the brass ones.

 

[hrt4me]

Unfortunately they stopped making the Thomson Center U-View capper. IT has a clear advantage over the brass ones.
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did it function reliably?

 

[Rfp10000]

I have the polish capper and it feeds & seats caps very well. The problem I have with it is that when I remove it from the capped nipple , I have to pull it up rather than sideways ( like a straight line capper) off the nipple. If the cap does not fit the nipple tightly , the cap can pull up a bit or even off the nipple. I try to use the mechanism that pushes the cap to the fore for loading to help keep the cap on the nipple when I retract the capper but it’s not great.

 

[ultonia]

did it function reliably?

Yes, I use it for shotguns and pistols.

I don’t bother with cappers for revolvers any more. The caps tend to fall off unless I give them a squeeze first.

 

[user 36911]

I'll use this. I like traditional. My friend makes them. I use it on a Hawken but it should work on a pistol.

 

[No second place]

I have the polish capper and it feeds & seats caps very well. The problem I have with it is that when I remove it from the capped nipple , I have to pull it up rather than sideways ( like a straight line capper) off the nipple. If the cap does not fit the nipple tightly , the cap can pull up a bit or even off the nipple. I try to use the mechanism that pushes the cap to the fore for loading to help keep the cap on the nipple when I retract the capper but it’s not great.

Loose caps = small nipples. Nipple tuning can be accomplished by peening. A small screw driver or medium nail. Tap 2-3 times lightly and try for fit. Repeat as needed. May sound like a bumkin fix-it story but my match winning Colt, ROA and Rem. Navy say otherwise. If you peen a bit much a small file or sandpaper is the easy fix...c

 

[Rfp10000]

Loose caps = small nipples. Nipple tuning can be accomplished by peening. A small screw driver or medium nail. Tap 2-3 times lightly and try for fit. Repeat as needed. May sound like a bumkin fix-it story but my match winning Colt, ROA and Rem. Navy say otherwise. If you peen a bit much a small file or sandpaper is the easy fix...c

Interesting thought ... 10s too small to fit Treso nips and 11s a tad loose. REM 10s fit stock nipples perfectly but can’t get them anymore ... or any others for that matter .