How long does 1’000 caps last for an average shooter

[Daveboone]

I shoot a weekly league, 12 shots. Probably two clearing shots before, a dropped cap or two...figure 15 -15 caps a week, 60 a month at least, april through september. If I go to an open shoot, hopefully 2-3 a year, i will likely go through about 60 shots a day. I guess for me that is going to average out to between 500 and 600 shots a year, plus hunting use.

 

[jesse_ennis]

Get yourself a good flintlock smooth bore and you won’t use many caps at all.

One day banjo for sure

 

[JDBraddy]

I run 70 grains in my rifle, that’s a good number to know thanks

Wow! 70gr is a stiff load for a .45cal, unless you are hunting large game.

I use 40gr FFFg with a .495" RB at 25-50yds, then up the load to 65gr so that I don't have to adjust my sights when shooting @ 100yds.