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Best Capper for '58 Remingtons


Tequila Shooter

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I'm getting my research done for a set of '58 Remingtons that I bought and are at the gunsmith.  I'm planning on putting SLIX nipples on, and #10 caps.  I know that not every capper will fit the Remmys, so what kind is recommended?  Polish capper?  In-line?

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2 minutes ago, Tyrel Cody said:

You might ask Mike if he opens up(or is willing to) the cylinders on your 58 so you can use a normal snail capper.

 

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The Polish capper will work on the stock cylinders, BUT it is fairly pricey and has to be shipped from the homeland...no idea if that is a problem these lockdown/quarantine days or not. Cash cappers in either style are easily obtainable.  The modification to the cylinders is easy enough, and then any capper will work, as Tyrel noted.  I had problems fitting the Remington caps into the cheap Traditions cappers, never tried a Cash straight capper... bought a Polish instead, and have been very happy with it.

 

CS

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Got so frustrated with the straight capper that I used it for target practice. The tolerances are such that #10 remington caps will cause it to jam.

Bought one of the Polish cappers and it is worth every penny. I own 1 original, and one of the C model. I also have a third on the way as a backup.

 

One neat feature is the machining marks inside the capper will cause most caps to orientate correctly the same way a primer flip tray works.  The key is to only [put in a few at a time. Any that are stubborn I flip with the wire of my nipple prick.

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Plus one for Polish capper. They work. And stout enough to fully seat caps. And kinda cool getting the package with all the Poland stamps. I had absolutely no issues with my credit card, but might be wise to get a pre-paid Visa card and use it. 

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1 hour ago, Count Sandor, SASS #74075 said:

The Polish capper will work on the stock cylinders, BUT it is fairly pricey and has to be shipped from the homeland...no idea if that is a problem these lockdown/quarantine days or not. Cash cappers in either style are easily obtainable.  The modification to the cylinders is easy enough, and then any capper will work, as Tyrel noted.  I had problems fitting the Remington caps into the cheap Traditions cappers, never tried a Cash straight capper... bought a Polish instead, and have been very happy with it.

 

CS

 

I looked at the Polish capper but the website says they aren't shipping outside Poland until the Corona is over, could be awhile.

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Thanks.  I was going to try to order one.

 

Cat Brules

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