209 or #11 caps
 

Which burns better for Pyro pellets or loose powder for that matter.Is the 209 primer more reliable in damp conditions?

RE: 209 or #11 caps
 

209's are a lot hotter and will stay drier in wet weather.
a lot more reliable,less missfires.
easier to cap and decap.


I am not a hunter I am a whitetail population reduction specialest

remember keep your back to the sun, your knife sharp, and your powder dry.

RE: 209 or #11 caps
 

Tree climber said all that needs to be said.I have to agree with him. Ruger Redhawk

RE: 209 or #11 caps
 

I have a pretty reliable in-line that is set up for caps.....I think it is able to be converted to 209's and if so...I won't hesitate.
I do have a very traditional sidelock, and though I have a kit which could convert it to use small rifle primers....I'm gonna leave it original.....its just more fun in a way to do it the "harder" way.
209's are by far more reliable, easier to maintain, and consistent in the intitial charge they throw.

RE: 209 or #11 caps
 

True.......209's are typically hotter burning, more reliable, and more weather resistant.

But, if you convert a #11 cap gun to the 209's, be prepared to rework your favorite loads. I've know several who converted to 209's and ended up going back to the #11's because they could never get a load they were satisfied with. This probably isn't an issue on a gun designed for the 209's, but on a gun originally designed for caps......you might not help yourself with the conversion.

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RE: 209 or #11 caps
 

Mark whiz,
I'll keep that in mind when I convert....I think it is an easy and reversible process for my particular gun. If the accuracy or consistency falls off I'll switch back to 11's right quick.

RE: 209 or #11 caps
 

THE 209 ARE GREAT BUT I FOUND THEY DO BUILD UP WITH CARBON.I HAVE A T/C WITH A FLAME TROWER NIPPLE @ YOU NEVER HAVE TO CLEAN THE NIPPLE,DON'T CARE HOW MANY SHOT ARE FIRED.ALSO USEING A CCI MAG CAP.I JUST SWITCH BACK ON MY C.V.A TO NO#II NIPPLE,TO ME THE 209 IS A PAIN IN THE BUTT.

RE: 209 or #11 caps
 

sshunter, Have you tried the #11 magnum caps from cci? I use them in my sidelock and they work real well in any weather.

RE: 209 or #11 caps
 

SAM,THAT ALL I USE THE CCI NO #11 MAG CAPS NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS.