Question on Musket Caps
 

I have a T/C hawken. It uses no. 11 caps. If I wanted to use Musket Caps, what would I need to do to convert and where do I get what I would need?

Would it be worth it?

Happy Hunting, Phil

RE: Question on Musket Caps
 

Change the nipple to a musket nipple is all that is required, but I don't think it's required.

Frankly I've never needed a musket cap after tens ofthousands of shots

RWS Dynamit-Nobel #1075 caps. Exceptional performance.

Just keep the nipple clear with a nipple pick every few shots more or less depending on how fouling a powder your shooting.

Just curious but what powder are you shooting?

Tahquamenon

RE: Question on Musket Caps
 

I shoot Goex 3f and recently Pinnacle 3f. Planning to try the BlackMag3. Was thinking, maybe, the Musket cap would be better for igniting Pinnacle and BM3 in the hawken.

Happy Hunting, Phil

RE: Question on Musket Caps
 

Pglasgow

I communicated with Speer/CCI about this very question they really did not supply me with all the details or the information I wanted but....

CCI #11 are cooler than any cap
CCI #11 Magnum caps are at the same temp as the Musket cap, but are a little short on duration - essentiall no difference between the two.

RE: Question on Musket Caps
 

RWS Dynamit-Nobel #1075 caps
Tahquamenonhave you ever tried the 1075 + plus caps,these are super hot

RE: Question on Musket Caps
 

lone wolf said:

RWS Dynamit-Nobel #1075 caps
Tahquamenonhave you ever tried the 1075 + plus caps,these are super hot

Went to Cabelas to look for 'em and they don't have 'em. Can you or Taqhuamenon recommend where to order them?

Thanks, Phil

RE: Question on Musket Caps
 

I was thinking about doing the same thing. I decided to go with RWS Dynamite-Nobel #1075 caps. I need to shoot off the cap of CCI then I will swithch. Are the 1075 + caps hotter or different?

RE: Question on Musket Caps
 

Phil, if you want hotter, get a MAGSPARK primer adapter for your rifle and use No. 209 primers. These work!

RE: Question on Musket Caps
 

I use musket caps, but just because they are easier to handle for me.

Paul

RE: Question on Musket Caps
 

I agree-they are easier to handle-especially with cold, stiff fingers!