BP pistol events other than bullseye?

[Napoleon IV]

I must say I have never had a problem with fired caps jamming in the frame. The only problem I've had is caps not igniting the powder, this was cured with a new set of nipples.

I'd be most grateful if you could tell me what percussion caps you are using? A solution to this problem would be really worthwhile.

[Wobbly 2]

I know at least six people who use Remington no11 caps on ROA's with no problems.

[Napoleon IV]

I would agree that Remington No11s are the best but even they split and jam in my gun and indeed most others that I know. You can always free the gun up but not during rapid fire sequences where there isn't the time. Do you use any sort of tube around your caps to stop them splitting apart?

[tim56]

My Rogers and Spencer loves Remmington no11s. Never yet had one fail to go bang or get stuck in the action. Go on the nipples snuggly and fall away once fired. Have tried cci in no 10 and 11 but no where near as consistant as the remmington on the revolver.

[Napoleon IV]

I never had any jams with my Rogers and Spencer either. The cylinder and framew are better in this respect than the Ruger.

[Jim McArthur]

Is the Ruger OA overrated?

Jim

[Smokeless Coal]

It may be of interest that Dynamit Nobel caps are of thicker metal in a black plastic box with a red label marked 1075 (slightly smaller than 11s).

Nice to see that Harricooks club allows any propellant for that good selection of comps.

[Napoleon IV]

Is the Ruger OA overrated?

Jim

I don't think it is Jim. Its easily the best made muzzle loading revolver and in Stainless will last a lifetime. I've had mine for eleven years. I clean it by putting it in the dishwasher and it looks like new. Its also extremely accurate but it does have a tendancy to jam the caps in the frame once its been fired. This is why none of the leading lights in Historic Revolver will use them.