How to tell nipple size
 

M6X1 is what the book says---Is this what I ask for or does this
translate into something in english....This is for the Traditions
Crocket rifle..Or am I not understanding it..

RE: How to tell nipple size
 

It's nothing really mind blowing... just a metric thread size designation instead ofstandard.Your M6X1 means 6mm diameter with thread pitch of 1.

RE: How to tell nipple size
 

Thanks for clearing that up for me....

RE: How to tell nipple size
 

On most sites when you order a nipple or on the paper backing of the nipple it will say.. made to fit CVA or Tradition rifles. There are other metric sizes out there for Lyman, and for black powder revolvers. So just read carefully before you place the order.

T/C - KNIGHT - GREEN MOUNTAIN BARREL COMPANY= 1/4 X 28 #11 PERCUSSION NIPPLE STAINLESS STEEL
LYMAN = 6 X .75mm #11 percussion nipple
CVA - TRADITIONS - OTHER BPI RIFLES = 6mm X 1 percussion nipple.

Also do yourself a favor and when you replace the nipple get a stainless steel hot shot nipple. They seem to direct the flame from the cap better and do increase the ability of the rifle to fire more consistantly. Plus they last a LOT longer then the old style ones.

RE: How to tell nipple size
 

Cauygad---Thanks for the heads up on the nipple....Glad your
here to help out...Is dixie the only place to order things?
Seems to me there must be other places..A friend of mine in PA
had a black powder shop..He had several places he ordered from.
But the again he was a dealer..Thanks again..John

RE: How to tell nipple size
 

There are tons of on line stores with lots better prices then Dixie Gun Works. Look at Mid South Shooters Supply, Midway USA, RMC Sports, Natchez.com, Cains Outdoors... all of them carry muzzleloader supplies and are great to do business with..

RE: How to tell nipple size
 

When I was a young man I decided it would be a good thing to do some nipple size experiments,but kept getting slapped in the face when I tried to measure them. :eek:

RE: How to tell nipple size
 

Semisane....Wet t-shirts seem to always work for me.Now did anybody expect the original post to go unscathed? hunt4me

RE: How to tell nipple size
 

Although it is extremely difficult, I'm going to leave this one alone.LMAO!!

RE: How to tell nipple size