what is the right primer cap

llriffel · December 28, 2007, 01:00 AM

I just received a Pietta 1851 navy in 44 cal every where I look it says use the right size primer but nowhere does it give the right size I have tried cci size 11 and size 10 caps with out loading the cylinders they both seam loose and when fired the caps decinagrate right now I am not to trusting in trying thease caps with a load

Raider2000 · December 28, 2007, 05:17 AM

Both caps will seam a little loose but the one that fits snug to where you can't just simply pull it off with your finger "not a pick or screwdriver" will be your best bet, most times the #10's fit the best for my Piettas but even then I still have to give a little squeeze to the cap to slightly egg shape them so that they fit tight..

As far as the caps disintegrating like you mention, that is normal & will happen 100% of the time when you use them on a loaded chamber.

sundance44s · December 28, 2007, 08:30 AM

My Pietta 51 Navy likes the Remington #10 caps just right ....but hard to find . When I use cci # 10 they are ok but have to hit them twice sometimes before they go bang .

CraigC · December 28, 2007, 01:10 PM

You just have to try a few to see which ones work best. CCI #11's are actually a snugger fit on my 1860's than Remington #10's.

BTW, they're supposed to come apart when fired.

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December 28, 2007, 01:00 AM	#1
llriffel Junior Member Join Date: December 28, 2007 Posts: 4	what is the right primer cap I just received a Pietta 1851 navy in 44 cal every where I look it says use the right size primer but nowhere does it give the right size I have tried cci size 11 and size 10 caps with out loading the cylinders they both seam loose and when fired the caps decinagrate right now I am not to trusting in trying thease caps with a load

December 28, 2007, 05:17 AM	#2
Raider2000 Senior Member Join Date: July 23, 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 719	Both caps will seam a little loose but the one that fits snug to where you can't just simply pull it off with your finger "not a pick or screwdriver" will be your best bet, most times the #10's fit the best for my Piettas but even then I still have to give a little squeeze to the cap to slightly egg shape them so that they fit tight.. As far as the caps disintegrating like you mention, that is normal & will happen 100% of the time when you use them on a loaded chamber.

December 28, 2007, 08:30 AM	#3
sundance44s Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2006 Location: Hernando , Ms. Posts: 579	My Pietta 51 Navy likes the Remington #10 caps just right ....but hard to find . When I use cci # 10 they are ok but have to hit them twice sometimes before they go bang .

December 28, 2007, 01:10 PM	#4
CraigC Junior member Join Date: November 28, 2001 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 4,300	You just have to try a few to see which ones work best. CCI #11's are actually a snugger fit on my 1860's than Remington #10's. BTW, they're supposed to come apart when fired.