kd8jgu
36 Cal.
on 32cal
#11 percussion cap
keeps getting caught up in hammer
any suggestions
#11 percussion cap
keeps getting caught up in hammer
any suggestions
cap question
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Does the hammer have a "V" or "U" notch cut thru the front or side of the material that surrounds the cap?
Some hammers don't.
The notch is intended to allow the gasses to vent away from the shooter but it also serves as something to break the wall of the spent cap.
This usually, but not always keeps the spent cap shell from lodging in the hammer recess.
Some hammers don't.
The notch is intended to allow the gasses to vent away from the shooter but it also serves as something to break the wall of the spent cap.
This usually, but not always keeps the spent cap shell from lodging in the hammer recess.
kd8jgu
36 Cal.
I changed from 15gr to 20gr and problem resolved
thanks everyone
thanks everyone
Glad it is better. Sometimes changing to a 'hot shot' type nipple will solve it also. I have a similar problem with my wife's rifle and will be both hot shotting and notching to try to resolve.
