Cap size ?

O/U · August 23, 2002, 08:55 AM

I asked this in another site and have no answer. I picked uo a cheepo Tridations Panther 50 cal and it dosnt say what cap size to use. Can you help. Also what is the differece between a #10 and a #11 cap?
Thanks for the help
O/U

Cap n ball · August 23, 2002, 10:16 AM

The number has to do with the diameter of the cap and the fit on the nipple. Revolver caps do not have a rim or flange such as are on musket caps. I use #11's on most of mine. It's a good idea to slightly squeeze the cap before pressing it on the nipple to get a good tight fit.

Nodakmarine · August 23, 2002, 11:55 AM

I'm not really familiar with the Traditions panther but most of the time a lot of your sidelock precussion guns excluding muskets take a #11 cap though this could be different on your guns too. As far as revolvers go, mine tend to like Remington #10 caps. I know they are listed to take #11 caps but I have yet to try any #11 cap that will stay on the nipple without squeezing it and there is just something in the back of my mind that says squeezing a precussion cap that is designed to expode on impact may not be really a good idea.

TBAUS · September 2, 2002, 10:06 PM

Bottom line: you use what fits the nipple best. Even if the gun is all factory, someone may have changed the nipples. Most non-musket style nipples use #11 caps. Most revolver style pistols use #10, but #11's work if you pinch them. I seem to remember some company making 10.5's. Number 10's are smaller in diameter than number 11's.

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Nodakmarine Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2001 Posts: 173	I'm not really familiar with the Traditions panther but most of the time a lot of your sidelock precussion guns excluding muskets take a #11 cap though this could be different on your guns too. As far as revolvers go, mine tend to like Remington #10 caps. I know they are listed to take #11 caps but I have yet to try any #11 cap that will stay on the nipple without squeezing it and there is just something in the back of my mind that says squeezing a precussion cap that is designed to expode on impact may not be really a good idea. __________________ Stand by to stand by! We definitely have a maybe!!

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August 23, 2002, 08:55 AM	#1
O/U Member Join Date: July 21, 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 25	Cap size ? I asked this in another site and have no answer. I picked uo a cheepo Tridations Panther 50 cal and it dosnt say what cap size to use. Can you help. Also what is the differece between a #10 and a #11 cap? Thanks for the help O/U __________________ Have You Called Your Duck Today

August 23, 2002, 10:16 AM	#2
Cap n ball Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2000 Posts: 247	The number has to do with the diameter of the cap and the fit on the nipple. Revolver caps do not have a rim or flange such as are on musket caps. I use #11's on most of mine. It's a good idea to slightly squeeze the cap before pressing it on the nipple to get a good tight fit.

September 2, 2002, 10:06 PM	#4
TBAUS Senior Member Join Date: August 15, 2002 Location: Central Texas Posts: 111	Bottom line: you use what fits the nipple best. Even if the gun is all factory, someone may have changed the nipples. Most non-musket style nipples use #11 caps. Most revolver style pistols use #10, but #11's work if you pinch them. I seem to remember some company making 10.5's. Number 10's are smaller in diameter than number 11's.