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Oh, hell no, not me, hopefully he has a loving relative to sooth the savage beast within....
Number 11 cap shortage?
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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.
This is the best time to get into it because it ain't likely to get any better
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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gunnyr
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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.
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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
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
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Buy a new nipple and shoot Musket Caps!
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I've been playing around with a sling shot , bought a bag of marbles shooting the hell out of things.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
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.
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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
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I agree....they are there. However, if you really can't find them, or don't want to pay the piper, MAKE THEM!
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Gunnyr....remember this one?? And it should apply to anyone, in any situation...."improvise, adapt, and overcome"!! The alternative is death.
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No cap shortage at my house. #10, #11, #11 magnum, winged musket caps. Enough to last for many moons.
good for you
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Man, you really have a bad attitude.....do you live under
a bridge?
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
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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
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