Percussion Cap Shortages

[Augustus]

As seen on ammoseek.com
https://lohmanarms.com/product/cci-10-percussion-caps-10050/

 

[Cannonman]

The guy who said use caps. Is spot on. But, I'd add just a little to the mix. Making your own re-used caps is really not that hard. Sorry about no giving him the cred for his post. BTW, making your own centerfire primers is also not all that bad.

 

[Ura-Ki]

I learned long ago to find all the available nipple sizes that can fit a particular arm, and stock up on all the caps I could!
Most of what I run uses the #11 caps especially the Colts which are sort of between the #10 and #11 size, so until I find someone who can make new nipples for me in one size or the other, that's where i'm at! I always seem to find the CCI primers especially the "Magnums" so that's what I usually grab when i'm out and about! I can even use Musket Caps when needed, but those seem to be a bit harder to find locally!

 

[Cannonman]

Not too hard to make those. Canning jar lids, punch die plates, forming die and punch. This is simple machining. Bet you can find a guy near you willing to help. Look up machine shops near you. He/they will need to see your size needs.

 

[bbbass]

I'm shooting my Hatsan... no shortage of pellets so far.

 

[arakboss]

Check fisherman's marine for CCI caps.

 

[Bon Sauvage]

If worse comes to worst you can order them from Midway. I just ordered 2500 of them. 1075s are my favorite.

RWS 1075 Plus Percussion Caps #11 Box of 1000 (10 Cans of 100)

RWS #11 Percussion Caps are meant to be used with any traditional black powder firearm that uses a musket cap ignition system....

www.midwayusa.com

 

[madladchad]

If worse comes to worst you can order them from Midway. I just ordered 2500 of them. 1075s are my favorite.

RWS 1075 Plus Percussion Caps #11 Box of 1000 (10 Cans of 100)

RWS #11 Percussion Caps are meant to be used with any traditional black powder firearm that uses a musket cap ignition system....

www.midwayusa.com

Yeah might have to do this. Can't find them anywhere.

If anyone in the valley wants to share an order, PM me. Saving on hazmat / shipping is always good.

 

[Cannonman]

Many of those toy caps use a fulminate of mercury. This is a contact explosive. These caps have a friction component such as sand or ground glass. For what it's worth, this is a rather corrosive compound. To use this in a centerfire cartridge would soon crack the case. It's not going to help a nipple. You may well no see the damage until the time you need to replace it. There are many other easy to make alternatives.