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I thought this was very informative so I want to pass it along.

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.


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Reese, a member of the Modern Muzzleloader Forum was kind enough to share this information he came across from a book he read. I find this very interesting as for a long time I have claimed that a #11 magnum cap is as hot as a musket cap. Well technically it is. It's the volume of gas that hits the powder charge that must make the difference.

The shotgun primer was a real surprise. Not as hot as a musket cap but almost double the volume of gas. So again, the heat is there, and the quanity of heat is what is making this the better ignition system.

I just thought you all might find this interesting.. thanks again to Reese...