percussion cap maker

Lunicy · October 12, 2008, 03:16 PM

does anyone know the name of the kit to make your own percussion caps? I remember seeing it somewhere, but alas, I forget

Raider2000 · October 12, 2008, 03:26 PM

TAP-O-CAP

that is an article done not too long ago for them.

Hawg · October 12, 2008, 03:33 PM

The toy caps that come in a plastic ring fit #11 nipples perfectly. However they won't reliably set off Pyrodex. Might work ok with real bp.

Lunicy · October 12, 2008, 05:25 PM

Thats it!! I knew someone would remember for me. Thanks guys.

pohill · October 12, 2008, 06:01 PM

I have had one for a few years. They make nice fitting caps but the little red rolled paper caps that you use for centers do not ignite the black powder. At least not for me. Never. Not once.

Arquebus · October 12, 2008, 08:45 PM

Sadly, that review dates back to 2002 & the link to MidSouth Shooter's Supply doesn't show Tap-O-Caps anymore. I contacted Forster (the manufacturer) within the last year or two & they told me they no longer make them or have any plans of reintroducing them. Better keep an eye out on Ebay or Gunbroker & see if one turns up.

Well, color me embarrased, I just Googled Tap-O-Cap & came up with a revised MSSS page listing them, & they are currently in stock!! Here's a link: http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.co...ku=00070TC1000

kwhi43 · October 13, 2008, 06:37 PM

I know you want to use "American West" brand of caps, but all I could find
at Wal-Mart was "Legends of The West" brand. They look to be in the same
color of boxes. Does anyone know if they are the same?

October 12, 2008, 08:45 PM	#6
Arquebus Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2008 Location: Inland NW Posts: 116	Sadly, that review dates back to 2002 & the link to MidSouth Shooter's Supply doesn't show Tap-O-Caps anymore. I contacted Forster (the manufacturer) within the last year or two & they told me they no longer make them or have any plans of reintroducing them. Better keep an eye out on Ebay or Gunbroker & see if one turns up. Well, color me embarrased, I just Googled Tap-O-Cap & came up with a revised MSSS page listing them, & they are currently in stock!! Here's a link: http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.co...ku=00070TC1000 Last edited by Arquebus; October 12, 2008 at 08:48 PM. Reason: Mis-spoke!

October 13, 2008, 06:37 PM	#7
kwhi43 Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,393	Brand I know you want to use "American West" brand of caps, but all I could find at Wal-Mart was "Legends of The West" brand. They look to be in the same color of boxes. Does anyone know if they are the same?

October 12, 2008, 03:16 PM	#1
Lunicy Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2008 Location: Behind enemy lines, jersey shore Posts: 118	percussion cap maker does anyone know the name of the kit to make your own percussion caps? I remember seeing it somewhere, but alas, I forget

October 12, 2008, 03:26 PM	#2
Raider2000 Senior Member Join Date: July 23, 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 719	TAP-O-CAP that is an article done not too long ago for them.

October 12, 2008, 03:33 PM	#3
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	The toy caps that come in a plastic ring fit #11 nipples perfectly. However they won't reliably set off Pyrodex. Might work ok with real bp.

October 12, 2008, 05:25 PM	#4
Lunicy Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2008 Location: Behind enemy lines, jersey shore Posts: 118	Thats it!! I knew someone would remember for me. Thanks guys.

October 12, 2008, 06:01 PM	#5
pohill Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2005 Location: northeast Posts: 521	I have had one for a few years. They make nice fitting caps but the little red rolled paper caps that you use for centers do not ignite the black powder. At least not for me. Never. Not once.