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 Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:13 am Post subject: Re: Sidelock caps |
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I use stainless nipples on my repro Civil War muskets, for reenacting and shooting, but can't recall the make right now. I'll see if I can find them again and pass it on. I've had very little problems with musket caps and what I have had was due to firing LOTS of blank charges, fouling the flash hole. I use a small drill bit to clean the hole now.
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| Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:16 am Post subject: Re: Sidelock caps |
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I think this is what I've got, the Spitfires.
www.dixiegunworks.com/...ts_id=5870
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| Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:48 pm Post subject: Re: Sidelock caps |
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When I was shooting my Great Plains Rifle I always used Hot Shot #11 nipples and never had a problem.
A slight delay sometimes when damp but never had a real reason to switch to musket caps.
I kept a needle in my hat to clear the nipple after firing.
When I was done I would first use #13 to clean the bore and nipple (removed) then gave it a good cleaning with non-detergent soap and hot water, rinse, dry, and apply some oil.
A bore mop on the cleaning rod works great for pushing water out under pressure through the flash hole giving it a good cleaning.
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wiersy111
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| Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 6:18 pm Post subject: Re: Sidelock caps |
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I think the old caps deteriorated for what ever reason. The new one are much hotter/louder.
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| Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 6:32 pm Post subject: Re: Sidelock caps |
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| I think the old caps deteriorated for what ever reason. The new one are much hotter/louder. |
Bought new ones every year and learned quickly not to buy the Remingtons !!!
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| Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:38 am Post subject: Re: Sidelock caps |
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My granny used to keep a pin in her hat....
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| Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 7:25 pm Post subject: Re: Sidelock caps |
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I wouldn't worry about the pin that tooth pick could cause a slight problem.
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| Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 6:10 pm Post subject: Re: Sidelock caps |
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 You must be the only one that has any idea what it is !!!
Just so ya know........I'm not from Arkansas.
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| Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 7:11 pm Post subject: Re: Sidelock caps |
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I can't believe I'm the only one that picked on the Arkansas Toothpick. I just aint that bright.
I have a nice 11 inch Arkansas Toothpick that I like to take out once in a while and polish.
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