Remington percussion caps #10

[loose noose]

Went shooting my 1860 replica Colt this morning and had a major problem with the Remington caps failing to ignite. Thankfully I had some CCI caps and they all fired like they are supposed to.

It was a brand new tin of 100, while checking the caps I really don't see any priming solution in them. The CCI have a bright yellow solution in them, these just look like a little dimple in the base of the cup.

Any ideas in regards to this dilemma? I had about half of the caps go off, and all the CCI caps fired. Note this is the first time I've used Remington percussion caps in any of my cap and ball revovers.

 

[351 WINCHESTER]

Remington had this problem about 10 years ago according to an old friend of mine. He complained bitterly to Remington and I guess enough people complained because he said they started putting priming compound in every single cap and it would not fall out. I am hoping you bought "new, old stock".

 

[rodwha]

I've had a few in one tin that didn't have the compound either, and didn't see it in the tin so I think it never was placed in the cap. These are maybe 6-8 months old.

 

[Skinny 1950]

I bought some CCI #11's and had a hell of a time opening the tin, it took a serious concentrated effort to get it open. When it did open I noticed a strong odour like acetone or some other aromatic hydrocarbon....anyhoo...at the range the caps didn't work, the orange stuff in them was like mush. Gave up on them and let them dry out for a couple of days then they worked as usual.

 

[Prairie Dawg]

Remington priming compound is green.
If you don't see it in the cap, don't use that one.
I use a capper and this allows me to visually inspect each one.
--Dawg

 

[Patocazador]

It's also possible that the Remington caps didn't seat all the way on your nipples. If you got a dud and then fired that chamber again without removing the "dud" cap and it still didn't fire, it was, most likely, an actual dud.
If, however, it went off the second time, it means your nipples have been damaged or Remington #10 caps don't fit your nipples.

 

[loose noose]

Patocazador, No, the caps fit perfectly, and repeated hammer blows (from the revolver) failed to detonate the caps. The ones that did work, went off after the first strike.

I also use a primer seating tool, and noticed the absence of a priming solution in the cups however not being familiar with that brand of cap thought perhaps it was just a bit different.

Needless to say I'm not buying any more Remington Caps.

 

[351 WINCHESTER]

I guess its time to call Remington again to complain. For a while they actually took pride in their caps. The priming compound was there and it actually stayed in place. I guess Remington thinks these caps are a joke.

 

[cp11]

Did the Rem tins say FC on them? If so, they are the older foil caps.

 

[44 Dave]

Remington #10 fit all of my revolvers, but I have taken to pinching a slight flat spot on them. I use a narrow needle nose with one side in side and squeeze a small flat spot, which goes back to round when on the nipple and gives a little extra hold.
I have not lost a cap scene I started doing this but I have found 2 caps (out of 200) with bad primer.

 

[Smokin'Joe]

cp11, I scored 8 tins of Remington #10 F.C. caps at a gun show recently. I felt lucky to get them with the scarcity of caps lately. How do the Foil Caps compare to newer caps? I have used a few of the ones I bought and they work fine.

 

[loose noose]

cp11, as a matter of fact they do say (F.C.) right next to where it says 100 Percussion Caps. The CCI #10 caps fit a just a little bit tighter, but never fail to go off on the first pull of the trigger.

I just bought that tin of caps (Remington) about 2 months ago at a gun show, guess I should have known better, but they were sealed. Oh well as the saying goes, buyer beware.

 

[cp11]

I ordered the #10 Rem caps online for $3 a tin. When I got them I noticed the foil covering the primer stuff, they go bang fine but the dia. is bigger than the new #10's so they're loose on my nips.

 

[Smokin'Joe]

Oversize caps are easily and symmetrically re-sized using a small socket from a ¼'' ratchet set. Either a 5/32” or 4mm size will work.



Simply place cap on hard flat surface open side up and apply downward force with the socket. A gentle tap may be required. If the re-sized cap resists being removed from the socket gently grab it with pliers and rock it back and forth.




I modified my socket slightly with a pointed stone on a Dremel tool to provide a forcing cone of sorts.

 

[Patocazador]

If they're too big (loose), I squeeze them between thumb and forefinger. If they're too tight, I lower the hammer slowly and push the hammer with my thumb.

I would just lose extra tools.

 

[elhombreconnonombre]

Did those caps you bought have a label on top advertising "40% more flame volume"? The newest Remington caps I bought are labeled such. Caps supposedly keep for years in proper storage.

 

[Flatbush Harry]

I recently acquired some Rem #10s...they all worked.



The 18th shot was 1" left of the no. 7.

Old technology is da bomb!

FH

PS-the pistol was a Uberti 1860 Colt Army, the B-C target is a 4" bull...I'm about to order another Uberti!

 

[hartcreek]

I too just pinch them with my fingers so the caps have a slight bite so they do not fall off. I have found factory nipple problems..... My Pietta had problems fireing the caps the machining on the nipples was so rough that it caught on the caps. I used a wetstone and smoothed out the nipples from then on I had no problems.

 

[YumaKid]

According to FedEx, I have 1k Remington #10's and a pound of Triple 7 coming to the house from Bass Pro Shop tomorrow.
Gotta work Saturday, and the range is shut down 'til then (Arizona Public Service is running new HV lines nearby and downrange).... will try to have a report Sunday morning.