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Pahoo · January 5, 2011, 12:07 PM

My first step would be to go back to the #11 primer and install a new nipple. Might also try a different cap. There are ways you can make the nipple tighter but most of the time cap to nipple fit get loose. I would be interested in seeing that musket cap arrangement. I am mostly a traditionalist so of course I'm going to tell you to shy away from the 209's. I have never had a problems with loose caps on a sidelock nipple unless it was getting worn. if anything, new ones can be too tight. Remember that the nipple is a cone and the skirt of the cap compresses at some point on the surface of that cone.

Be Safe !!!

January 5, 2011, 12:07 PM	#2
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	My first step would be to go back to the #11 primer and install a new nipple. Might also try a different cap. There are ways you can make the nipple tighter but most of the time cap to nipple fit get loose. I would be interested in seeing that musket cap arrangement. I am mostly a traditionalist so of course I'm going to tell you to shy away from the 209's. I have never had a problems with loose caps on a sidelock nipple unless it was getting worn. if anything, new ones can be too tight. Remember that the nipple is a cone and the skirt of the cap compresses at some point on the surface of that cone. Be Safe !!!