Perhaps slightly but nothing like the stock Traditions nipple. There is a noticeable difference.
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I learned early on that bending a hammer is pretty easy to accomplish with a bit of study as to which direction is needed for what is desired.
I used a torch, propane, to heat the small area that I wanted to bend it at. First mark the hammer where you want a small bend. Then REMOVE the hammer and place in a vise. Now heat it up on the mark and just barely bend it. Allow it to cool for handling ( not any water ) water will make it brittle and break where heated ... don't ask ... then reassemble and discover if you need more or a bend in a different location and repeat till the cup is square and centered on the nipple.
Also I would buy a new nipple first as those long tapered nipples are intended to use any cap and fire most of the time. Slixshot nipples are some of the best # 11 nipples and you can call em and talk through what your make n model is for the correct nipple. Track of the wolf is a great resource as well and they answer the phone call as well.
I used a torch, propane, to heat the small area that I wanted to bend it at. First mark the hammer where you want a small bend. Then REMOVE the hammer and place in a vise. Now heat it up on the mark and just barely bend it. Allow it to cool for handling ( not any water ) water will make it brittle and break where heated ... don't ask ... then reassemble and discover if you need more or a bend in a different location and repeat till the cup is square and centered on the nipple.
Also I would buy a new nipple first as those long tapered nipples are intended to use any cap and fire most of the time. Slixshot nipples are some of the best # 11 nipples and you can call em and talk through what your make n model is for the correct nipple. Track of the wolf is a great resource as well and they answer the phone call as well.
