IMO pinching caps is a waste of time. Now, pinching nipples .... that's a whole 'nother story.
Just bought a Pietta 1851 Navy in .36, what do I need to know?
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A chainfire does happen through the nipples. I tried it once. Capped only one nipple. One on each side fired. All I used was powder,wad and lube pill. Compressd the powder with the wad. The capped one had a ball. I wouldn't pinch caps, they might fall off. Although I've done it in a pinch.
#11 CCI and #10 Remingtons are the same size eh? Not from my experience they are not. And judging from this video. I think I'll continue to use caps that properly and tightly fit the nipples in my revolvers. I think a chain fire could come from either end of the cylinder. We could beat this dead horse forever but the fact remains if either end can get an ignition source to that power charge, boom.
Well, yeah . . . it might but the point IS . . . #10's or #11's aren't the same ACROSS THE BOARD!!!!! It depends upon the maker !!!!!!
#10 CCI's don't "fit" much of ANYTHING THESE DAYS !!! DIG!!!!!!?
Mike
And I know a guy that did several tests with a fully loaded cyl using 1 cap at a time and NEVER had a chain fire!!!! SO THERE !!!!!
How do you know yours didn't happen from the front?!!!! You don't have to have a cap on the nipple for it to happen from the front!!
Mike
#11 CCI's (which are attainable and I have a good supply of) fit perfectly on sliXshots on both of my Colt replicas. Switched and didn't look back. I don't think we were spreading BS do you? Just what has worked for us. Maybe that other guy should field all questions from now on since he is all knowing?
I don't think we were spreading BS at all. All I can do on these forums is relay my experiences as others did for me years ago when I got started. I burn black powder out of a revolver, BPCR, or a long gun at least twice a week. So those experiences I talk about happen often. I know CCI 11's, Rem 10's, and RWS1075 (new stock) fit slix shot nipples. #10 Remingtons fit stock pietta nipples the best. At least all the Pietta's I have around here. I do my very best to ensure I have BOTH ends of the cylinder sealed up as best as I can. I've never had a chain fire, knock on wood. i hope to never have one.#11 CCI's (which are attainable and I have a good supply of) fit perfectly on sliXshots on both of my Colt replicas. Switched and didn't look back. I don't think we were spreading BS do you? Just what has worked for us. Maybe that other guy should field all questions from now on since he is all knowing?
Yea, luck of the draw with CCI No. 10’s. No consistency whatever. Remington number tens will snap right on a stock Pietta cone, every time.
Some of the ever-so-helpful “advisors” here sound as if they have even less experience than OP chiphas noteeth.
Some of the ever-so-helpful “advisors” here sound as if they have even less experience than OP chiphas noteeth.
No!! Never wrote a book DIG?
But there are SEVERAL posts on the subject' #10 or #11 doesn't mean a freekin thing if you don't add REM, CCI or RWS after it !!!!!!!!!
Mike
Agreed. A side bonus of the SS nipples, at least for me(don't wanna upset the expert guy), I haven't had a cap jam since switching. I appreciate any advice I get on here. Don't care for the rude behavior of some folks though.
most likely variances in production. No doubt aftermarket nipples are a good upgrade for any cap and ball. Slix shot, tresso's, etc. I'm stuck on slix shot. They are a great cone.
Mike is a dang good smith on these charcoal burners. His input is welcome and we can have a discussion thats what we are here for. The subject of chain fires is like patch lube, ford vs. chevy, politics, etc. It can get spicy
I'll take your word for it amigo. Robust debate is one thing, coming across like a, well......you know. Different story.Mike is a dang good smith on these charcoal burners. His input is welcome and we can have a discussion thats what we are here for. The subject of chain fires is like patch lube, ford vs. chevy, politics, etc. It can get spicy
Doesn't affect me either way, lol, I haven't shot bp in over 20 yrs but I know cap sizes from maker to maker aren't the same!!
How one "comes across" is how one "receives it" . . .
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Here is a handy reference for the sizes of various percussion caps:
https://guntoters.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Percussion-Caps-and-Nipples2.pdf
I have shot black powder competitively in the N-SSA for 12 years now. I have found that Remington #10s fit well on stock Pietta and Uberti and Euroarms revolvers. #11s are loose. All my revolvers have stock nipples.
Steve
https://guntoters.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Percussion-Caps-and-Nipples2.pdf
I have shot black powder competitively in the N-SSA for 12 years now. I have found that Remington #10s fit well on stock Pietta and Uberti and Euroarms revolvers. #11s are loose. All my revolvers have stock nipples.
Steve
