Musket caps for .32 Kentucky Rifle

[user 52723]

I just bought a Pedersoli Kentucky Rifle in .32 caliber for my grandkids. As everyone knows there are no #11 caps to be found. I have musket caps and can convert the nipple. My question is are the musket caps too hot for the small 20-25 grain charge of FFFG we will be shooting. Thanks in advance for your thoughts . Will post pics of rifle when it arrives.

 

[ord sgt]

Musket caps will work. It is overkill but keep searching for #11 caps.

 

[rafterob]

Musket caps aren't "hotter" they are just bigger, and hence a tad bit more primer.

 

[Grenadier1758]

There will be more priming material. The real question to get answered is will the caps fit under the cavity in the cavity in the hammer? Will the hammer align with the musket nipple for a solid strike of the musket cap?

 

[user 52723]

There will be more priming material. The real question to get answered is will the caps fit under the cavity in the cavity in the hammer? Will the hammer align with the musket nipple for a solid strike of the musket cap?

I have thought about that as well will see when gun arrives

 

[Woody Morgan]

There are caps out there. One just has to spend some due diligence these days and look for them.

wm

 

[user 52723]

Musket caps aren't "hotter" they are just bigger, and hence a tad bit more primer.

They are slightly hotter 3717 deg to 3024 deg the difference is in twice the amount of primer/gas volume as you stated just wondering if it will displace the small powder charge an cause accuracy issues

 

[user 52723]

There are caps out there. One just has to spend some due diligence these days and look for them.

wm

Spent a week of poring over internet doing due diligence only found 3 scam sights with ridiculous low prices and payment in cyber currency if you have a secret place how about sharing info thanks

 

[Woody Morgan]

Spent a week of poring over internet doing due diligence only found 3 scam sights with ridiculous low prices and payment in cyber currency if you have a secret place how about sharing info thanks

I don't have any info to share with everyone as I don't need to look but if I do, I'll post it like others here will.

wm

 

[user 52723]

I don't have any info to share with everyone as I don't need to look but if I do, I'll post it like others here will.

wm

Thank you Sir!

 

[ebsails]

I just bought a Pedersoli Kentucky Rifle in .32 caliber for my grandkids. As everyone knows there are no #11 caps to be found. I have musket caps and can convert the nipple. My question is are the musket caps too hot for the small 20-25 grain charge of FFFG we will be shooting. Thanks in advance for your thoughts . Will post pics of rifle when it arrives.

I suggest you search for the threads about making your own caps. "22 reloader" has a kit that works really well after a bit of tinkering. It's been awhile since I made some, (cause I have a several tins of 11's) but I think after I got the game figured out, I could make about 40 to 60 caps in an hour, maybe even more.

Good luck, and I hope your grandkids appreciate it, Eric

 

[dave951]

I think musket caps are best suited to 50cal and larger with the exception of some 45cal target rifles shooting large charges. I'd suggest looking into making your own. It's not hard.

 

[user 52723]

I suggest you search for the threads about making your own caps. "22 reloader" has a kit that works really well after a bit of tinkering. It's been awhile since I made some, (cause I have a several tins of 11's) but I think after I got the game figured out, I could make about 40 to 60 caps in an hour, maybe even more.

Good luck, and I hope your grandkids appreciate it, Eric

thanks I will check it out

 

[DuncNZ]

Musket caps were made big so they were easier to handle by the military without fumbling , the ears on the caps were there to make them easier to put on and take off , naturally they were made with more priming compound to ensure the sometimes dubious issue powder went off . Nipples to fit a musket cap to a standard .25x28 ( common no 11) thread are available from various suppliers .

 

[Gtrubicon]

I also have the 22 reloader cap making kit. It works very well.

 

[Dibbuk]

IMO, having nipples for both the musket caps and the #11 is a plus for any percussion rifle. Keep both nipples in the bag.

 

[user 52723]

Well problem solved for now. A co worker found me a box of 1000 Winchester #11 caps in Bastrop LA

 

[OldSmoky1967]

I just bought a Pedersoli Kentucky Rifle in .32 caliber for my grandkids. As everyone knows there are no #11 caps to be found. I have musket caps and can convert the nipple. My question is are the musket caps too hot for the small 20-25 grain charge of FFFG we will be shooting. Thanks in advance for your thoughts . Will post pics of rifle when it arrives.

You can do that as a temporary measure and change it back later. Also, I find tins of #11 at Bass Pro Shops in quantities of 10 all the time... Never in the thousands, but enough.