#11 & #10 Percussion caps

DennisCA · February 5, 2014, 12:25 AM

As you know, I recently acquired a traditions 50 cal muzzle loading pistol and I am in the process of buying some accessories. I have a chance to buy some primers and powder. He has some #11 and #10 percussions caps.
I know I can use the #11 caps but what about #10's - GTG?

DennisCA · February 5, 2014, 12:34 AM

11

Quentin2 · February 5, 2014, 01:28 AM

If a #11 cap fits then a Remington #10 should too. The CCI #10 probably will be too tight.

Hawg · February 5, 2014, 05:20 AM

Tens will likely be too small.

noelf2 · February 5, 2014, 09:28 AM

If they're cheap, buy them all. Soon you'll want a BP revolver, and the 10s will come in pretty handy then.

Doc Hoy · February 5, 2014, 08:40 PM

Who has come up with the most correct answer.

"Master Noel"

Until I may fall upon a way to better serve you, I am happy to remain…

Your most humble and devoted servant,

Doc

noelf2 · February 5, 2014, 09:10 PM

Doc you crack me up

Smokin'Joe · February 6, 2014, 05:01 PM

A couple of weeks ago I attended The Great Marlboro Gun & Knife Show in Marlborough, MA. I asked the vendor at a black powder table if he had #10 Remington Percussion Caps. He reached under the table and brought up eight tins from years gone by. He wanted $6 each. I asked him for a deal on all eight tins. He took $45 and I got 800 beautiful foil lined #10s. Be sure to ask if you don't see what you want. The original price tag was scratched out with a pen but could still be read. It says "Bob Gray $1.49".

Andy Griffith · February 6, 2014, 09:21 PM

What a haul for a price!
Made out like a bandito!

I'd put a bit extra in the plate next time.

In all seriousness, a feller needs some of all the kinds of caps available.
Many of all kinds is better.

Try to find #12's or #9's these days.

Hawg · February 7, 2014, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Try to find #12's or #9's these days.

Dunno bout 12's but they haven't made 9's since the mid 70's.

maillemaker · February 7, 2014, 10:40 AM

I haven't been 9 since the 70's, either.

Steve

February 5, 2014, 12:34 AM	#2
DennisCA Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2012 Location: Union City CA (a.k.a. Poople's Republik of CA) Posts: 451	11 Last edited by DennisCA; February 6, 2014 at 09:38 PM.

February 5, 2014, 09:28 AM	#5
noelf2 Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2008 Location: Stuart, VA Posts: 2,473	If they're cheap, buy them all. Soon you'll want a BP revolver, and the 10s will come in pretty handy then. __________________ Liberty and freedom often offends those who understand neither.

February 5, 2014, 08:40 PM	#6
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	I bow to the honorable Mr. Noelf…. Who has come up with the most correct answer. "Master Noel" Until I may fall upon a way to better serve you, I am happy to remain… Your most humble and devoted servant, Doc __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

February 5, 2014, 09:10 PM	#7
noelf2 Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2008 Location: Stuart, VA Posts: 2,473	Doc you crack me up __________________ Liberty and freedom often offends those who understand neither.

February 5, 2014, 12:25 AM	#1
DennisCA Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2012 Location: Union City CA (a.k.a. Poople's Republik of CA) Posts: 451	#11 & #10 Percussion caps As you know, I recently acquired a traditions 50 cal muzzle loading pistol and I am in the process of buying some accessories. I have a chance to buy some primers and powder. He has some #11 and #10 percussions caps. I know I can use the #11 caps but what about #10's - GTG?

February 5, 2014, 01:28 AM	#3
Quentin2 Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2009 Location: NorthWest USA Posts: 1,996	If a #11 cap fits then a Remington #10 should too. The CCI #10 probably will be too tight.

February 5, 2014, 05:20 AM	#4
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	Tens will likely be too small.

February 6, 2014, 05:01 PM	#8
Smokin'Joe Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2010 Posts: 211	A couple of weeks ago I attended The Great Marlboro Gun & Knife Show in Marlborough, MA. I asked the vendor at a black powder table if he had #10 Remington Percussion Caps. He reached under the table and brought up eight tins from years gone by. He wanted $6 each. I asked him for a deal on all eight tins. He took $45 and I got 800 beautiful foil lined #10s. Be sure to ask if you don't see what you want. The original price tag was scratched out with a pen but could still be read. It says "Bob Gray $1.49".

February 6, 2014, 09:21 PM	#9
Andy Griffith Senior Member Join Date: May 14, 2009 Location: Macon Co. NC Posts: 591	What a haul for a price! Made out like a bandito! I'd put a bit extra in the plate next time. In all seriousness, a feller needs some of all the kinds of caps available. Many of all kinds is better. Try to find #12's or #9's these days. __________________ Barney Fife: "Nip it, nip it, nip it!" Andy Griffith:"Oh now Barn'...."

February 7, 2014, 10:40 AM	#11
maillemaker Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2010 Posts: 1,635	I haven't been 9 since the 70's, either. Steve