Percussion caps #10s and #11s

[Intrepid31]

So I have been looking all over for #10 and #11 percussion caps and can't seem to find them for sale anywhere.
Would anyone know where I might be able to buy some or what I can use safely inplace of them?

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[n.h.schmidt]

Well You can replace them with caps you make yourself. They work just as well,some say better. Can be a Big cost savings too.Many threads on this.

 

[Dale Allen Raby]

I would just keep looking. Number 10s seem to be in short supply locally, but I've had no issue getting number 11 caps. Try Scheels and Cabella's. Both of them have caps in stock locally. Eventually they'll be back on the shelves and listed online again. Just don't pay those price gougers if you can possibly resist. You aren't going to need to go fight a civil war with percussions guns.... well, hopefully you won't, so just be patient and next time, stock up so you won't be caught in short supply the next time this happens.

 

[64Springer]

#10 and #11 caps are hard to find?

When did that happen?

 

[Muzzle57]

Well You can replace them with caps you make yourself. They work just as well,some say better. Can be a Big cost savings too.Many threads on this.

Yepper, 1 maybe 2 cents a piece.

 

[azmntman]

crater fireworks in IL. Got # 10 and RWS 10/11. I buy from thi guy, a bit gruff but good folks (warning on fed ex costs.....OUCH)

 

[tgfrench]

Initial cost of 22 sharpshooter primer kit turns out caps for around 6-7 cents each initially. Purchasing just the refill primer chemicals cuts the cost to under 2 cents apiece.

 

[NorthFork]

Well You can replace them with caps you make yourself. They work just as well,some say better. Can be a Big cost savings too.Many threads on this.

Yup. Once you get over the learning curve you likely will never buy caps again. EVER.

 

[NorthFork]

crater fireworks in IL. Got # 10 and RWS 10/11. I buy from thi guy, a bit gruff but good folks (warning on fed ex costs.....OUCH)

He is out of #10's for what it's worth. He has RWS 1075's though.

edit- also, it has been reported on this forum that he is done shipping caps only. You need to buy powder to get the caps. When i bought my #10's and #1075's last fall he was still shipping just caps.

 

[Dave Markowitz]

As of 3:00 PM Eastern time on 3/13/23, Midway has CCI No.11 Magnum caps.

 

[64Springer]

Because no one wants to buy them at this point.

You know a product is bad when a hard to find item remains on the shelf.

 

[tgfrench]

As a retiree all I have is time. I'll save the $.05 and make my own.

 

[BS2366]

crater fireworks in IL. Got # 10 and RWS 10/11. I buy from thi guy, a bit gruff but good folks (warning on fed ex costs.....OUCH)

They told me last week they will only sell caps to customers that purchase powder also.

 

[rhart]

crater fireworks in IL. Got # 10 and RWS 10/11. I buy from thi guy, a bit gruff but good folks (warning on fed ex costs.....OUCH)

Not to mention he wants nearly $20 per 100-cap tin.

 

[BS2366]

As of 3:00 PM Eastern time on 3/13/23, Midway has CCI No.11 Magnum caps.

Thanks! Just ordered some. Along with some other items to get free shipping.

 

[TDM]

Good job @Ghost23! You got to jump on them fast.

 

[BS2366]

Good job @Ghost23! You got to jump on them fast.

I think i should be good after I get those. That will put me at 1350 #11's. Then I think I will get that cap maker and make my own.

 

[TDM]

I think i should be good after I get those. That will put me at 1350 #11's. Then I think I will get that cap maker and make my own.

Good idea.

 

[azmntman]

Not to mention he wants nearly $20 per 100-cap tin.

I have only bought powder. Wont pay that for caps......but I have some soooo

 

[halman]

So I have been looking all over for #10 and #11 percussion caps and can't seem to find them for sale anywhere.
Would anyone know where I might be able to buy some or what I can use safely inplace of them?

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Check out any gun shows that pop up in your area. I got 2 tons of #10 at a gun show in Oklahoma. The guy didn’t have any other bp stuff, so just a random find I guess.