Track of the wolf capper

[nick_1]

Pros. Well made, sturdy. made in USA, The cappers nose holds the caps very securely and they cap easily.
Cons. the cappers nose does not allow you to use all the caps effectively reducing the cappers capacity by at least 3 caps. and the BIG one. The side loading slot really Sucks. the caps tend to flip as they load and end up setting in the capper in the wrong orientation. This thing works really well once it is loaded up but OMG is it a complete hassle to get it loaded correctly. The TC capper by contrast is much easier to load with its round hole but does not hold the caps as securely, occasionally dropping caps just before you get them on the nipple.

 

[longcruise]

I use that type for revolvers but for rifles I use a DIY leather one.

 

[Grenadier1758]

I use the Ted Cash, oval capper for my rifles or the revolver capper. These are easy to load. Damp caps into the capper, lightly shake and the caps flip right side up. Close and use.

The revolver capper is too large for some Remington revolvers. There is a plastic star shaped capper (Polish origin) that works well, holds six caps and is easy to insert the caps.

 

[Ed C.]

I've always found that using cappers is more time consuming and aggravating than capping by hand, but I have smaller hands and as a retired mechanic I've had plenty of experience starting small nuts and screws in difficult places which has helped my dexterity for tasks like capping.

 

[nick_1]

I cap revolvers by hand but a capper is essential for front stuffers.

 

[ETipp]

With my old, bumbling, numb fingers a capper is darn near a necessity nowadays. Wasn’t like that before and I had no problem capping with my fingers. Those days be gone.

 

[flatcreek]

I use that type for revolvers but for rifles I use a DIY leather one.

Do you happen to have a picture of the leather one.
Thanks Phil

 

[NorthFork]

Do you happen to have a picture of the leather one.
Thanks Phil

I'm not @longcruise , but here is the one I use and like.

https://www.octobercountry.com/leather-capper/
I did cut a slit from the circle to the edge on each hole to ease cap fit, but other than that they have worked great.

 

[longcruise]

Do you happen to have a picture of the leather one.
Thanks Phil

Sure can. As you can see it's very similar to the one @NorthFork uses.

I do Leather work so I have the stuff on hand to make them. This one is pretty much for hunting. It holds fewer but more Than enough. The edges are split as northfork has done to his. If you make your own you will want leather that is as thick as the caps are tall. The backer is to make it easier to press the cap on. The punch size is 5/32

 

[flatcreek]

I've been using the same thing for over 40 years. Only difference is I make the slits a bit wider, makes it easy to pull down and away after you put the cap on. Best capper going, never jams, no moving parts and the worst that happens is occasionally you lose a cap.

 

[longcruise]

Only difference is I make the slits a bit wider, makes it easy to pull down and away after you put the cap on

That's a good idea and would (will) be a good improvement to the one in my post.

 

[Kansas Jake]

I’ve use the end cut off a too long belt from when I was skinny. Punched holes around the edge with one of those adjustable punches and called it good. No slits.

 

[tgfrench]

Maybe if I were in a life or death situation I might feel differently, but I don't hunt and only punch paper. Only bad things happen quickly so learn to take your time and enjoy the process of muzzleloading.