How can I prevent percussion caps from falling off the nipples on my cap and ball revolver?
It is not uncommon for percussion caps to fit loosely on the nipple. This can be remedied by trying a smaller size percussion cap such as a #10 (smaller than #11) or pinching the caps to achieve a tight fit. • What size round ball should I use in my muzzleloader? The following chart should be helpful as a guide for determining the proper size round ball for your muzzleloader: Rifles & Pistols Caliber Ball Patch .32 .310 .015 .36 .350 .015 .40 .395 .015 .44 .433 .015 .45 .440 .015 .50 .490 .015 .54 .530 .015 .58 .570 .015 Revolvers Caliber Ball Colt .31 .321 Colt .36 .375 Colt .44 .451 or .454 Rem .36 .375 or .376 Rem .44 .451 or .454 • Can I use smokeless powder loads in Dixie’s black powder cartridge guns? Modern factory loads using smokeless powder are loaded to the same pressure as the original black powder cartridges and are safe to shoot in Dixie’s reproduction black powder cartridge guns. We do not recommend the use of handloaded ammunition using smokeless powder. • What is the m
