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wogpotter · May 10, 2011, 11:07 AM

You don't say which firearm the nipple is on, so this answer may not be too helpful.
First thought the thread may be correct, but the cone length may be incorrect. Are you 100% certain it is the exact correct nipple as opposed to one with the just the thread that fits?

Secondly Have you polished or buffed the cone as little ridges can hang up a cap?

Thirdly (& this applies to a revolver mostly) Have you thought of using the hammer WITH THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION! to seat the cap? I found this to cure a lot of ignition problems. What you do is slowly lower the hammer manually then push on it with the thumb effectively converting it to a primer seater.

May 10, 2011, 11:07 AM	#5
wogpotter Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2004 Posts: 4,811	You don't say which firearm the nipple is on, so this answer may not be too helpful. First thought the thread may be correct, but the cone length may be incorrect. Are you 100% certain it is the exact correct nipple as opposed to one with the just the thread that fits? Secondly Have you polished or buffed the cone as little ridges can hang up a cap? Thirdly (& this applies to a revolver mostly) Have you thought of using the hammer WITH THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION! to seat the cap? I found this to cure a lot of ignition problems. What you do is slowly lower the hammer manually then push on it with the thumb effectively converting it to a primer seater. __________________ Allan Quatermain: “Automatic rifles. Who in God's name has automatic rifles”? Elderly Hunter: “That's dashed unsporting. Probably Belgium.”