Caps for 1860 Army and Navy revolvers

[logan]

I just recently purchased an 1860 Army and 1851 Navy reproduction revolvers. What size caps do I use with each of these guns? Do I use #11 with one and #2 with another or do they usually take teh same size caps?

 

[Brian the Brit]

On my Uberti 1860 I use CCI #10 caps but as they are a bit loose and will jump off with recoil, I squeeze the slightly oval and they work fine.

Perhaps Remington or another manufacturer's caps will fit tighter? I haven't been able to try them yet.

 

[prowler]

While I use CCI's on my rifles, I have found that the Remington #10's work better on my 1860's. They just seem to fit a bit tighter and don't end up in the action :wink: On my ROA's I use RWS, the Remingtons seem to be a bit long and occasionally stop on the ridge on the ROA nipples. This leads to misfires.

 

[Texas77]

My first outing with my Uberti 51 Navy I used the CCI #10 caps, had misfires like crazy. Now use the Remington #10 caps - never had one misfire and they don't fall off. Just wish they wouldn't get stuck in the action :wink:

 

[rebel727]

I have a 60 Colt and a 58 Remington, both Pietta. The Colt takes #10 and the Remmy takes #11. On my Colt CCI works best. Remingtons are a lil loose and RWS are really tight. CCI's fit snug without a lot of seating pressure and don't tend to back off like Remingtons do. On my 58 Remingtons work well which is a good thing because in a #10 Remington is all I can find locally.

 

[J.W.Neely]

Ok, I speak with much experience with Uberti Cap and ball pistols,
I shoot them most every weekend and manage to get through a 60 round "cowboy" match without one failure to go boom.
Replace the Italian nipples with TRESO nipples from The Possible shop, then Remington # 11 will fit perfectly.
Now go make some smoke.
Neely