209 or #11 caps
02-16-2002, 08:03 PM
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: chiefland Florida USA
Posts: 5,417
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.
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.
02-16-2002, 08:19 PM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Michigan
Posts: 3,476
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.
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.
02-17-2002, 06:41 AM
#5
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wabash, IN
Posts: 826
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.
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.
02-17-2002, 10:41 AM
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Michigan
Posts: 3,476
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.
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.
02-17-2002, 12:10 PM
#8
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: LEVITTOWN N.Y. USA
Posts: 506
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.