Cap Maker questions

[azmntman]

Ready to order the #10 cap maker today and thought I had better make sure these homemade caps will work on revolvers? Also, I order the maker, the primer compound and drain a beer I am good to go on cap making or do I need acetone etc as well? Thanks folks....

 

[Blackpowderwarrior]

Hey brother id recommend the #11.

The 11 will fit stock nipples perfectly but are too small for slix or treso.

The 10 is smaller then the 11. I wouldnt bother with it as the 11 already run too small for anything other then stick nipples.

Yeah buy the tool and the prime all.

 

[azmntman]

Wanna make SURE they work on a revolver, The 11 maker will not be too loose on revolvers?

 

[Blackpowderwarrior]

Yes, It will fit perfect on stock nipples.

Feel free to check a few threads including my own on THR about them.

 

[azmntman]

OK will get 11. Just know the reg factory # 11's are way too loose on my new to me Uberti Sherrif .36. If the cap maker will throw a bit tighter # 11 then I am all about that!

TY

 

[Blackpowderwarrior]

OK will get 11. Just know the reg factory # 11's are way too loose on my new to me Uberti Sherrif .36. If the cap maker will throw a bit tighter # 11 then I am all about that!

TY

Thats exactly what it does!

 

[azmntman]

Ok guys I have ordered the # 11 and its being shipped today! So a few more questions....

1. I believe I read about folks that electe to use thin strips of copper or bronze metal foils sheets and they worked better and thre better caps. What size is best .04 .05 ??

2. Should I just get the cement and nalpolish remover to start with?

Thanks and have a safe day!

 

[Blackpowderwarrior]

I use the .05 copper sheets or use double folded aluminum can.

Acetone and duco cement is the perfect binder.

 

[Muzzle57]

I use the acetone and glue mix. Haven’t had a failure yet. I just use pop cans double layer so I can’t comment on the copper sheet. I’ve got my die chucked up in my drill press. Works alot better than tapping with a hammer. Caps are uniform and it’s alot quicker.

 

[azmntman]

I use the .05 copper sheets or use double folded aluminum can.

Acetone and duco cement is the perfect binder.

OK, do you think thats too thick, I can get .04 and .03 as well?

When using your binder you just skip the binder step in the cap maker instructions or do both?

Thanks!

 

[azmntman]

I use the acetone and glue mix. Haven’t had a failure yet. I just use pop cans double layer so I can’t comment on the copper sheet. I’ve got my die chucked up in my drill press. Works alot better than tapping with a hammer. Caps are uniform and it’s alot quicker.

When using your binder you just skip the binder step in the cap maker instructions or do both?

Thanks!

 

[Muzzle57]

When using your binder you just skip the binder step in the cap maker instructions or do both?

Thanks!

Yeah I don’t use the binder stuff that come with the chemicals

 

[Blackpowderwarrior]

Yeah I don’t use the binder stuff that come with the chemical

Ditto on that

 

[Blackpowderwarrior]

Yeah I don’t use the binder stuff that come with the chemical

OK, do you think thats too thick, I can get .04 and .03 as well?

When using your binder you just skip the binder step in the cap maker instructions or do both?

Thanks!

Hey brother no the .05 seems perfect

 

[NorthFork]

My opinion and mine only

I would NOT use the Sharpshooter 22lr capmaker on revolvers unless absolutely necessary! The 'crimps' of the formed cap cups do not seal 100%. You can have a chainfire easily because of this. I own a #10 and a #11 cap maker. I will NEVER buy another commercial cap again. That said, the cap maker does not make ideal caps for revolvers. However, small pistol primers/small rifle primers and the addition of a vinyl tube solves these issues. Grind down the nipples for Colts. It works 100% of the time. Here is a useful link-



If all you have if 22lr Reloader caps and a revolver, you will go bang, but the probability of a chainfire is high. I have at my disposal an unshootable number of primers. I elect to use my homemade caps on rifles or doubles, and use the primers/vinyl tubing on revolvers.

 

[Boomerang]

Hey brother no the .05 seems perfect

I think you mean .005”

 

[Blackpowderwarrior]

I think you mean .005”

Yes

 

[Katy10312011]

For clarification - can you use Duco / acetone solution only inside the cap instead of the powder mixture?

 

[Muzzle57]

For clarification - can you use Duco / acetone solution only inside the cap instead of the powder mixture?

Charge the cap then use the acetone glue mixture. I use an eye dropper and give them 2/3 drops each.

 

[Katy10312011]

Charge the cap then use the acetone glue mixture. I use an eye dropper and give them 2/3 drops each.

Thanks. The only dumb question is the one you should of asked, and didn't.