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Jan 16, 2024 · Thread: Guide to making percussion caps Thread Tools 01-10-2024, 10:38 AM #141 ofitg

Apr 25, 2021 · Great set of plans for percussion caps. I've had a buddy build a whole set of gas check dies using Idz's other plans. My question is: why use two layers of soda cans in making …

Sep 30, 2024 · Guys, I might like to make percussion caps for my 1858 Remington. What I would like to inquire about is making the metal shell component itself to look and perform just like …

Jun 26, 2023 · I have been making primer caps for many years. I found that it is well worth getting your own primers cap maker and Prime All to activate the caps. You go thru a lot more caps …

Nov 12, 2021 · When and if they catch up on primers and commercial ammo, they will pump out a bunch of caps. Until then, compete with everyone else for the little that is out there or make …

Dec 7, 2023 · I compiled the methods folks used to make their own percussion caps into a guide of how I do it. You may find this pdf useful.

Oct 27, 2016 · On another thread I mentioned I had purchased the "sharpshooter-22lr-reloader #11 percussion cap maker" and was asked to give a report when I got it. So here is my …

Jan 21, 2021 · I've used the #11 Percussion Cap Maker for my 1858 Cap and Ball. They work quite well. You have to make your own primer, but they sell an easy kit for that too. The primer …

Aug 1, 2014 · Tried out some of my homemade percussion caps on a 1851 navy revolver. All ten test caps fired fine with Goex 3fg and pyrodex-p. They don't shatter and jam as bad as the …