The 10 Percussion Cap

If you're a muzzleloader shooter, then you've probably heard of the 10 percussion cap. These are small metal caps with a tiny bit of powder inside that you use to ignite the main charge in your muzzleloader or percussion lock firearm. It's important that your caps are tight-fitting and reliable to fire your load. You can buy them in a variety of sizes to fit different guns, but you can also make your own at home.

Making your own percussion caps isn't very hard, but it is somewhat time-consuming. You'll need a percussion cap maker and a container of primer. The cap maker is a machined steel die with a punch that you can operate manually or with the help of a wood or synthetic mallet. The aluminum strips you'll use to make the caps are cut into strips, flattened, and then wiped clean. The primer you'll need is called Prime-All, and it comes in a pre-proportioned kit with the individually inert chemical components and measuring scoops you'll need to create your own priming compound 10 percussion cap maker.

You'll also need a small piece of brass to cut the rim off of the cap, as well as a copper or lead mold to shape the nipple. You can find these items online or at most shooting stores. Then, you'll have to carefully follow the directions on your primer and powder container to make sure that you're putting in just the right amount of each. After you've made your primers and caps, they'll need to dry out before you can use them in your firearm.

Percussion caps are a great option for blackpowder enthusiasts, and they're available in a variety of sizes to accommodate various gun calibres. They're easy to install in revolvers and pistols, and they're non-mercuric and non-corrosive, so you can be confident that your rounds are safe to use. Black-powder enthusiasts demand positive ignition, and these percussion caps will deliver like no others. You can purchase them in 100-count tins or economical 5,000-count cases. For the most reliable and consistent results, choose CCI percussion caps.