Sealing my nipples

[Frontier's]

Rather than using an ear plug over the #11 nipple like ive always done. My brother and i got crafty and ordered a roll of rubberized plastic and i told him what i wanted and the purpose. He got on the computer, designed it and sent it over to the printer.

Completely seals the #11 nipple and keeps moisture out of the weak point while you're sleeping or traveling with a loaded, uncapped muzzleloader. Just a real simple yet highly effective way to keep out the bad while i'm sleeping after the days hunt.

Old way was to cut an ear plug in half and smash it into the hammer cup and lower it down.

New way,

 

[Carbon 6]

A piece of leather works. I have several guns with leather cappers tied to the trigger guard. I can just insert the capper between hammer and nipple. I've also used a folded cleaning patch.
However, I think it's more for psychological peace of mind than anything, I ain't never had a misfire cause I didn't cover it. Just never put the same cap on twice.
Also, real mountain men will snicker at me If I have plastic on my gun.

 

[Frontier's]

leather absorbs moisture, especially when introduced to rain. This I mostly am going to use when i put my gun away at night and when travelings on the atv to my hunting area. Some days we'll just get to hunt morning to evening rain storms.

 

[Carbon 6]

Well, if it works for you, who am I to argue. I'll give you kudos for the DIY.

 

[Grimord]

I use a spent .22 short case over the nipple at the end of a days hunt. Seems to work well, and I have tons of spent .22 brass on hand.

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

Whatever works. I learned the hard way being out in the snow with the flinter the last couple of days. would not have mattered if a Deer came by...it always that one errant drop of water...

 

[longcruise]

I like your little device and admire the ingenuity.

I use the same system but employ a little dealy from the auto parts store. These are used to close off unused vacuum ports on an engine.

They are also handy when cleaning. Put it on the nipple and fill the barrel with water and let it sit for a beer or cup of coffee.

 

[Grenadier1758]

In my rifles with a 1/4-28 threaded nipple, I use a 1/4-28 bolt to plug the nipple threads for cleaning. Obviously not much good for hunting or at the range. Too many nice days so I try to avoid the rainy days.

 

[Colterkid]

Whatever works. I learned the hard way being out in the snow with the flinter the last couple of days. would not have mattered if a Deer came by...it always that one errant drop of water...

I like your little device and admire the ingenuity.

I use the same system but employ a little dealy from the auto parts store. These are used to close off unused vacuum ports on an engine.

They are also handy when cleaning. Put it on the nipple and fill the barrel with water and let it sit for a beer or cup of coffee.

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Thanks for a great tip.

 

[Frontier's]

Used tgem before in the past but had to many issues with them cracking on me. They are a huge pain on my jeep which gives me an idea now! 3d print some new vacuum plugs for that thing.

I like your little device and admire the ingenuity.

I use the same system but employ a little dealy from the auto parts store. These are used to close off unused vacuum ports on an engine.

They are also handy when cleaning. Put it on the nipple and fill the barrel with water and let it sit for a beer or cup of coffee.

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[longcruise]

They are available in a rubber like material and a thinner plastic type. I have a few that are 15 years old with no problems. The one in the pics is a plastic type but hasn't been a problem.

 

[MSW]

clever gadget!

 

[Doc Ivory]

Nice idea!
Better than the washer I use

 

[MTGUNNER]

A piece of leather works. I have several guns with leather cappers tied to the trigger guard. I can just insert the capper between hammer and nipple. I've also used a folded cleaning patch.
However, I think it's more for psychological peace of mind than anything, I ain't never had a misfire cause I didn't cover it. Just never put the same cap on twice.
Also, real mountain men will snicker at me If I have plastic on my gun.

I used to have a hard rubber device that I THINK was made by Butler Creek. It held a cap protected from the rain, and had a hole that would fit on the nipple when in use. you could even dry fire with it on. To actually fire, you just went to half-**** and lifted it off the nipple, then inserted the cap onto the nipple and pulled it off to cap the nipple. They were amazing, but I ended up losing all of them. Apparently, and unfortunately, they no longer make anything similar.

 

[Frontier's]

I used to have a hard rubber device that I THINK was made by Butler Creek. It held a cap protected from the rain, and had a hole that would fit on the nipple when in use. you could even dry fire with it on. To actually fire, you just went to half-**** and lifted it off the nipple, then inserted the cap onto the nipple and pulled it off to cap the nipple. They were amazing, but I ended up losing all of them. Apparently, and unfortunately, they no longer make anything similar.

 

[Bill Edick]

I found some screw head covers at Lowe’s that work out great. Different colors and sizes are available. Very similar to the ones you made.

 

[kje54]

Rather than using an ear plug over the #11 nipple like ive always done. My brother and i got crafty and ordered a roll of rubberized plastic and i told him what i wanted and the purpose. He got on the computer, designed it and sent it over to the printer.

Completely seals the #11 nipple and keeps moisture out of the weak point while you're sleeping or traveling with a loaded, uncapped muzzleloader. Just a real simple yet highly effective way to keep out the bad while i'm sleeping after the days hunt.

Old way was to cut an ear plug in half and smash it into the hammer cup and lower it down.
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New way,
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Wow! A nipple condom........

 

[user 48679]

I use a leather piece between hammer & nipple when storing my capguns, but when hunting in wet weather, I use cap keepers.

 

[sawyer04]

He got on the computer, designed it and sent it over to the printer

This might warrant one of them fancy dan printers I have been trying to find an excuse to buy

 

[Bad Karma]

I like your little device and admire the ingenuity.

I use the same system but employ a little dealy from the auto parts store. These are used to close off unused vacuum ports on an engine.

They are also handy when cleaning. Put it on the nipple and fill the barrel with water and let it sit for a beer or cup of coffee.

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that’s just handier than a shirt pocket!