just never buy CCI (non magnum) standard #11 caps. They are junk. I like the CCI Magnum, and the Remington 40% hotter, and the best are RWS Dynamite Noble 1075 plus.
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Nothing beat those RWS 1075. They are undersized a bit (hence the 1075 designation).T/C nipples require them to be seated by pressing them down fully with the hammer. Once on they will not come off without prying with a knife or whatever is handy.
Popa few brands of caps with no powder. You'll easily hear the difference.
I bought a few thousand Hy Score when I heard they were going to stop shipping them from overseas, I think they are by far the best. The best available locally that I know of would be the RWS. Lee
I thinkI remember someone posting a chart or a refrence from a book that listed how hot each were... but my memory isn't the best...
Anyone else remember that or know where to find it?
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I have a gun on the way that takes them,the ones i got are old, really old.
I've got some RWS Number 11's, and musket capsI bought 25 years ago and they still work today. Now the ones I left in my cappers don't look so hot but they work.
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I posted this last year on MM and someone brought it over to here,
so here it is again;
On page 83 of DaveEhrig's book "Muzzleloading for Deer & Turkey",
he lists some information on percussion caps and primers.
#11 standard cap - 6.53 cc of gas at 3,024 degrees F when fired.
#11 magnum cap - 7.59 cc of gas at 3,717 degrees F when fired.
U.S. #2 musket cap - 14.36 cc of gas at 3,717 degrees F when fired.
#209 shotgun primer - 21.98 cc of gas at 3,024 degrees F when fired.
#200 rifle primer - 11.68 cc of gas at 3,024 degrees F when fired.
Yep that's it. I was thinking it listed a bunch of #11s but I guess not. Oh well, still helpful though.
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I think Marissa Torme is a good 10 - I don't think I would rate her an 11 though.
Anyway, I guess you are talking percussion caps. I have to agree with Gayugad on the std CCIs. I've had a few hangfires with them. The CCI Magnums are pretty good. I also picked up a bunch of Winchester #11 Mags at Walmart at the end of the season for something like $2.50 a tin. I hope they work good cause I grabbed about 5 or 6 tins.
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What's the hottest #11
