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mykeal · January 31, 2010, 06:56 PM

The stock pistol as sold by CVA did not have a musket cap nipple; I presume it was modified later? Or perhaps the OP meant magnum caps.

Magnum caps should ignite the Pyrodex pellets; if not, use a small charge (2-3 gr) of loose powder before you load the pellet.

Simon is correct; 30 gr is within the capability of that barrel. I would think 40 gr is the limit it can burn effectively.

January 31, 2010, 06:56 PM	#3
mykeal Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 2,772	The stock pistol as sold by CVA did not have a musket cap nipple; I presume it was modified later? Or perhaps the OP meant magnum caps. Magnum caps should ignite the Pyrodex pellets; if not, use a small charge (2-3 gr) of loose powder before you load the pellet. Simon is correct; 30 gr is within the capability of that barrel. I would think 40 gr is the limit it can burn effectively.