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arcticap · May 27, 2011, 02:21 AM

Several companies made modern inline rifles that meet the Washington requirements. However the ones that use #11 percussion caps are somewhat harder to identify and find because they're usually older models.
The most common ones have what are known as conventional or striker fired actions. These consist of a spring loaded bolt, often with a charger handle or pull handle for cocking.
The barrels usually have a fast twist rate for longer range accurate shooting with conicals and saboted bullets.
I mentioned these because they're can found used in the $100-$200 price range.
For instance the Thompson Center Black Diamond is one model that's available that can use 3 types of ignition caps: musket, 209 or #11 percussion.
Whether it came with all of nipples and conversion kit depends on when it was made.
Some of the older Black Diamonds simply came with a #11 nipple.
Another similar older model is the TC Thunderhawk which also uses a #11 cap.
These may have a slightly slower barrel twist rate but which is still considered to be a fast twist suitable for shooting conicals and saboted bullets. It may have a 1 in 32" twist instead of a 1 in 28" twist which is almost the same.
There's one Thunderhawk on Gunbroker right now that is reasonably priced at $149:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=231393074

There's other models to look for too but these are among the easiest to find that shoot accurately, are well built and a good value. TC guns carry a lifetime guarantee.

May 27, 2011, 02:21 AM	#3
arcticap Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2005 Location: Central Connecticut Posts: 3,166	Several companies made modern inline rifles that meet the Washington requirements. However the ones that use #11 percussion caps are somewhat harder to identify and find because they're usually older models. The most common ones have what are known as conventional or striker fired actions. These consist of a spring loaded bolt, often with a charger handle or pull handle for cocking. The barrels usually have a fast twist rate for longer range accurate shooting with conicals and saboted bullets. I mentioned these because they're can found used in the $100-$200 price range. For instance the Thompson Center Black Diamond is one model that's available that can use 3 types of ignition caps: musket, 209 or #11 percussion. Whether it came with all of nipples and conversion kit depends on when it was made. Some of the older Black Diamonds simply came with a #11 nipple. Another similar older model is the TC Thunderhawk which also uses a #11 cap. These may have a slightly slower barrel twist rate but which is still considered to be a fast twist suitable for shooting conicals and saboted bullets. It may have a 1 in 32" twist instead of a 1 in 28" twist which is almost the same. There's one Thunderhawk on Gunbroker right now that is reasonably priced at $149: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=231393074 There's other models to look for too but these are among the easiest to find that shoot accurately, are well built and a good value. TC guns carry a lifetime guarantee. Last edited by arcticap; May 27, 2011 at 02:42 AM.