What are No 11 percussion caps used for?
It’s simply a small metallic cup with a tiny amount of percussive explosive in it that’s used to ignite the charge in a cap-lock or percussion-fired muzzleloader or revolver. To be practical, caps need to be tight-fitting, reliably firing, and pack enough punch to consistently ignite your powder charge.
What kind of primers do muzzleloaders use?
Though they have the same exterior dimensions as a typical 209 shotshell primer, Winchester 209 muzzleloader primers are specifically designed for use in a muzzleloader.
Will shotgun primers work in muzzleloaders?
Just use any standard shotgun primer with it. Blackhorn recommends a true shotgun primer, not the muzzleloader specific ones.
Are primers percussion caps?
The percussion cap or percussion primer, introduced in the early 1820s, is a type of single-use percussion ignition device for muzzle loader firearm locks enabling them to fire reliably in any weather condition. Any long gun with a cap-lock mechanism and rifled barrel is a percussion rifle.
Can I use any 209 primers for muzzleloaders?
We DO NOT recommend any of the 209 primers designated for muzzleloaders (Winchester Triple 7, CCI MZL, Federal Fusion, or Remington Kleanbore).
Can you use 209 shotgun primers in muzzleloader?
If the action will close with a regular 209 primer, yes they will work. Shotgun 209 primers are hotter than the muzzleloader 209 primers, and some have a thicker lip.
What is priming compound made of?
Priming compound is a mechanical mixture of lead styphnate, antimony sulfide, barium nitrate, and other chemicals. This combination will create heat and gas when struck sharply. For rimfire cartridges, raw wet priming mix is placed directly in the hollow rim cavity.
What is the best muzzleloader primer cap size?
The RWS #10 caps tend to be the smallest, the CCI caps are a little bigger in diameter, and the Remington #10 caps are usually the largest. For the most part, #10 caps produce the smallest flame out of all the muzzleloader primers in current use, so they are best used in conjunction with a fine granulation black powder that’s easy to ignite.
Which muzzleloader primer has the smallest flame?
For the most part, #10 caps produce the smallest flame out of all the muzzleloader primers in current use, so they are best used in conjunction with a fine granulation black powder that’s easy to ignite.
Can a 209 muzzleloader primer be used in a Winchester 209?
Though they have the same exterior dimensions as a typical 209 shotshell primer, Winchester 209 muzzleloader primers are specifically designed for use in a muzzleloader.
What are your favorite primers for reloading pistols?
Favorite primer for loading all pistols the require small primers. I reload 380 9mm and 40 s&w with these primers and have never had one not fire. The primers performed as expected. I have ordered more of them.