Percussion cap search...

[westrayer]

I broke down and bought a T/C Hawken in .50 cal to go with my flintlock. What size caps do I need? I understand from this site and others that they can be hard to find. My closest source is an hour away.
We have an early ML only season here in PA where in-lines and cap guns are legal. But a paper cartridge Sharps in not legal. I usually take the flintlock but wanted something for the season as well as a shotgun/ML only area near me for regular deer season.
I am one of those guys that think an in-line is an abomination.

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

Glad to see that Pa. stuck with the Flintlock Tradition. And that hey still have it.

 

[westrayer]

Glad to see that Pa. stuck with the Flintlock Tradition. And that hey still have it.

Yes. About 2 1/2 weeks after Christmas. It is a cold and hard session. Success is very low but I still look forward to it.
Hopefully the cap gun will shoot the same RB load as my flintlock.

 

[ModernLonghunter]

It really depends on what powder you're using but...

If you can find RWS 1075 Plus, those are very good. My understanding is they burn hotter than the standard #11. The only issue I've ever had is that they can be a little on the "small" side and wont seat all the way down on the nipple.

Another option is to buy a 1/4-28 nipple for the larger, 4 wing musket caps. I've never done this, but have been told it works well as they also burn hotter (supposedly).

 

[Buckskinquin]

If you find them that close, take the drive. Be sure to call ahead to insure there’s not a purchase limit or it may not be worth while. #11, I prefer magnum in all variety. If #11 aren’t available, you can get a nipple with your thread for musket caps though Track of the Wolf.

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

I will be out there also.

 

[dave951]

Here in NC any black powder arm is legal provided it's sufficient caliber and does not use fixed ammo, meaning a Sharps, Smith, Gallagher, Starr, etc, anything requiring a cap is completely good to go.

 

[westrayer]

Here in NC any black powder arm is legal provided it's sufficient caliber and does not use fixed ammo, meaning a Sharps, Smith, Gallagher, Starr, etc, anything requiring a cap is completely good to go.

We are unusual in that we are the only state that has a flintlock, long gun, 44+ cal, only season. At one time the use of conical bullets was illegal as well. Now legal, but I still prefer a patched round-ball over conical bullets.

 

[longl]

RWS caps available at Graf and Sons. $23.50 Haz Mat and $12.95 shipping on any order. Free Haz Mat if you buy 4lbs of powder currently.

https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/category/categoryId/3511

 

[Sage1]

RWS caps available at Graf and Sons. $23.50 Haz Mat and $12.95 shipping on any order. Free Haz Mat if you buy 4lbs of powder currently.

https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/category/categoryId/3511

The pricing I see is 38.00 per tin of 250, plus hazmat.

 

[Bad Karma]

RWS caps available at Graf and Sons. $23.50 Haz Mat and $12.95 shipping on any order. Free Haz Mat if you buy 4lbs of powder currently.

https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/category/categoryId/3511

4 pounds of powder and a couple of tins of caps and you’re in business…

 

[scratcherky]

Check Wally World for #11 caps. They had plenty a while back. CCI brand.

 

[Eric Krewson]

Walmart puts their CCI caps out in July, they go quickly so be vigilant and check often, they sell for less than $6 a tin.

 

[Rebel bull]

If you find them that close, take the drive. Be sure to call ahead to insure there’s not a purchase limit or it may not be worth while. #11, I prefer magnum in all variety. If #11 aren’t available, you can get a nipple with your thread for musket caps though Track of the Wolf.

or you can get or make a nipple fit number 10's

 

[RickCort]

I broke down and bought a T/C Hawken in .50 cal to go with my flintlock. What size caps do I need? I understand from this site and others that they can be hard to find. My closest source is an hour away.
We have an early ML only season here in PA where in-lines and cap guns are legal. But a paper cartridge Sharps in not legal. I usually take the flintlock but wanted something for the season as well as a shotgun/ML only area near me for regular deer season.
I am one of those guys that think an in-line is an abomination.

Powder Valley has #11 percussion caps

 

[mudgarfish]

I have nipple to use 209 primers just incase I can't find Musket or 11's.

 

[ernbar]

Just recently Graf had no hazmat and caps and BP in stock.

 

[snakebit]

If you were near Union County I'd give you a tin.

 

[stikshooter]

I broke down and bought a T/C Hawken in .50 cal to go with my flintlock. What size caps do I need? I understand from this site and others that they can be hard to find. My closest source is an hour away.
We have an early ML only season here in PA where in-lines and cap guns are legal. But a paper cartridge Sharps in not legal. I usually take the flintlock but wanted something for the season as well as a shotgun/ML only area near me for regular deer season.
I am one of those guys that think an in-line is an abomination.

Being one of those other guys myself never gave it much thought neither did the deer . However where I hunt I'd invite you any day as I hunt 3 states and always find it admirable to hear about hiking folks pushing deer /help with draggin/loading truck (I'd provide lunch /deer killin stories (why you had to drag 230 yds) distance the deer flopped when shot with one of those conical ! Didn't run just expired when hit ,back to my initial statement like in the Jerimiah Johnson movie (you'd be a starving pilgrim) /Ed

 

[RickCort]

Just recently Graf had no hazmat and caps and BP in stock.

Powder Valley has both