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Caps for Cap Gun


German Jim

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Is there a preferred #10 percussion cap to use for a new Uberti 1861 Navy.  Remington, CCI or whatever I can get?

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If you have factory nipples on this gun, I can't answer the question, because I don't think factory nipples are very good, and I never use them.

 

For about 25 years, I have always suggested that you change the nipples out for Slix or Treso nipples, and use Remington #10 caps.

 

Course, Slix nipples are relatively recent -- Before that, there were only Tresos, and I still prefer them.

 

Doing this will solve any ignition problems.

--Dawg

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Once you install Slix, Treso, or AMPCO nipples (available from Track of the Wolf) Remington #10 are the preferred caps.  They tend to stay seated on the nipples better because they have a longer skirt than any other brand.  I bought 2K from Scheels a couple months ago..

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Here’s an article by Mako on this very topic.
Notice that Remington caps are made to fit the aftermarket nipples.

Percussion Caps and Nipples copy.pdf

 

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