Number 11 cap shortage?

[user 53891]

Ya'll can give him one if you wish, I am particular whom I hug.

Oh, hell no, not me, hopefully he has a loving relative to sooth the savage beast within....

 

[user 53891]

I've given away hard to get items before and that generosity has come back around at the range when I've need help with something.

If all gun owners supported all gun owners, we wouldn't be in the gun grabbing predicament we now find ourselves.

I.G.M. or the I've Got Mine mentality is a terrible trap to fall into.

Well, I think most of us have experienced that same situation a time or two, but in general, lindness & sharing is still alive and well.

 

[rdmiller]

The new guy is really going to need some help from all of us.....I guess this is one of the worst time to get in to just about any sport or hobby....damned shame.

This is the best time to get into it because it ain't likely to get any better

 

[user 53891]

This is the best time to get into it because it ain't likely to get any better

Unfortunately, you just may be right....I hope it gets better....but that doesn't seem to be the way the world works any more.

 

[FishDFly]

Things are a bit better than awhile back, at least folks are finding powder.

As far as finding guns, not sure it will ever get better. Since all new production guns are made in Europe, the U.S. is dependent upon Europe from now on. Essentially, buy used or wait on Europe.

Caps are such a small percentage of CCI's total production they are not worried about that market and their bottom line. Winchester branded caps are made by CCI.

Flints in the last year or so are hard to find. I do not think any one in the U.S. manufacturers flints, think they come from Europe.

Essentially if you shoot one, buy 2, be it cap or flint.

 

[Dale Allen Raby]

Y'know, for the entire length of this "shortage" I never really ran out or could not find any. It took a little digging and some driving, the price was higher than usual, but the caps were available within driving range at all times. I just can't believe that they are so hard to find in other locations if I can get them smack in the middle of Northern fly-over country.

 

[Stantheman86]

I've been shooting since the 1990s, I have conditioned myself to stock up when I see things I need . It's not hard. I still have T/C Maxi-Balls from 1994.

Buy when you see it or can afford it. I just found a Cabelas bag full of CCI Musket caps I bought a few years back. People say they're junk but they light off real Black in my Enfields so I'm glad to have them.

 

[gunnyr]

Things are a bit better than awhile back, at least folks are finding powder.

As far as finding guns, not sure it will ever get better. Since all new production guns are made in Europe, the U.S. is dependent upon Europe from now on. Essentially, buy used or wait on Europe.

Caps are such a small percentage of CCI's total production they are not worried about that market and their bottom line. Winchester branded caps are made by CCI.

Flints in the last year or so are hard to find. I do not think any one in the U.S. manufacturers flints, think they come from Europe.

Essentially if you shoot one, buy 2, be it cap or flint.

I've been on Track's notice list since before Christmas . Got an e-mail they had flints in stock last Tuesday.
So I ordered a dozen each of the 2 sizes I needed. $24 per doz, $6.95 ship , $54.95 total and 4 days
to my door equals a happy man. Come on warmer weather.
Gunnyr

 

[Stantheman86]

Or take a break and get into playing with sharp objects like throwing Axes, chopping knives and swords.

Some of the paper targets I may post in the future will probably have 12 revolver balls through them and 3 or 4 Bowie knife slashes

Save caps and just slash stuff for fun

 

[BS]

Buy a new nipple and shoot Musket Caps!

 

[gunnyr]

Or take a break and get into playing with sharp objects like throwing Axes, chopping knives and swords.

Some of the paper targets I may post in the future will probably have 12 revolver balls through them and 3 or 4 Bowie knife slashes

Save caps and just slash stuff for fun

I've been playing around with a sling shot , bought a bag of marbles shooting the hell out of things.
People find them while walking pick 'em up and take their new found treasure home , everyone wins.
I'm 73 , the SGTMAJ says I act like I'm 3, now if I can just find the pop sickles the world will be right.
Gunnyr

 

[Stantheman86]

I've been playing around with a sling shot , bought a bag of marbles shooting the hell out of things.
People find them while walking pick 'em up and take their new found treasure home , everyone wins.
I'm 73 , the SGTMAJ says I act like I'm 3, now if I can just find the pop sickles the world will be right.
Gunnyr

I'm a 42 year old man and I go in my backyard and throw ninja stars around, shoot pellet guns and play with swords. I'll never grow up

 

[user 53891]

Y'know, for the entire length of this "shortage" I never really ran out or could not find any. It took a little digging and some driving, the price was higher than usual, but the caps were available within driving range at all times. I just can't believe that they are so hard to find in other locations if I can get them smack in the middle of Northern fly-over country.

I agree....they are there. However, if you really can't find them, or don't want to pay the piper, MAKE THEM!

 

[user 53891]

I've been on Track's notice list since before Christmas . Got an e-mail they had flints in stock last Tuesday.
So I ordered a dozen each of the 2 sizes I needed. $24 per doz, $6.95 ship , $54.95 total and 4 days
to my door equals a happy man. Come on warmer weather.
Gunnyr

Gunnyr....remember this one?? And it should apply to anyone, in any situation...."improvise, adapt, and overcome"!! The alternative is death.

 

[ord sgt]

No cap shortage at my house. #10, #11, #11 magnum, winged musket caps. Enough to last for many moons.

 

[FishDFly]

Buy a new nipple and shoot Musket Caps!

Does not work on revolvers.

 

[SPQR70AD]

I've given away hard to get items before and that generosity has come back around at the range when I've need help with something.

If all gun owners supported all gun owners, we wouldn't be in the gun grabbing predicament we now find ourselves.

I.G.M. or the I've Got Mine mentality is a terrible trap to fall into.

good for you

 

[user 53891]

good for you

Man, you really have a bad attitude.....do you live under a bridge?

 

[Capt. Kirk]

I check the reputable websites constantly, I'm not gonna cry, but I'm not buying another revolver until supply comes back. The survival of this hobby depends on those caps.

 

[bat119]

Things are desperate in an online auction last week 2 tins of caps went for $140 plus fees 3 tins of musket caps $320 plus fees
Unbelievable