Today, 01:58 AM #58
Sun Tzu warrior
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Fguffy, I have always purchased percussion caps in a metal containers. I am absolutely certain they are more susceptible to static electricity, than primers. There is more to this story than even the OP is aware of.
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Last edited by Sun Tzu warrior; Today at 02:20 AM.
Sun Tzu Tzu, thank you for that information, I have three tins of percussion caps, I have never found percussion caps in anything but tins (small, round metal cans), the percussion caps are allowed to rattle around and bounce against each other, it has been that way from the beginning, I have one tin that has the appearance of having been walked on, the tin looks like a Kessler can of solder paste. The oval top is no longer convex-ed, the bottom is dented but no ignition, I would only guess the tin will support more weight than a fiber box, and if disaster struck the tin could contain the damage inflicted on the abusive user. Then there is the seal, there is no way to seal a fiber carton, a good fitting metal lid would fit a good metal fitting cup/tin, in the old days that is all they had. I am sure they had static electricity in the old days, as sure as I am static electricity was present I am sure the ride was rougher, and I am convinced the tin was less likely to be crushed, the tin is the better choice.
Again, I use a metal flip tray,
In the old days explosions were not uncommon, DuPont on the Brandywine, would not allow dogs on the premises, workers did not want to take a chance on being buried with the remains of dog.
http://www.cowart.info/Florida History/Dupont/Dupont Biography.htm
F. Guffey