I don't know how much the Tap-O-Cap costs, but there is always money that can be saved elsewhere than on caps.
Gasoline is probably a much more expensive aspect of shooting that could lead to greater cost savings than switching to Tap-O-Caps. Just think if a person could combine a trip or two here or there, or eliminate wasting 2 or 3 gallons a month from their gas tank, so the difference in cap costs could be offset.
Also, recycling raw materials is becoming much more worthwhile with the increased price of metals.
You'd be surprised what the scrap value of some metals is nowdays.
Aluminum was recently .65 per pound!
Brass was $1.60 per pound!
Lead was about .25 cents per pound and rising!
Copper is over $2.50 per pound!
Look for old car batteries!
Find it and recycle it through the nearest scrap yard!
Muzzle loading involves such a slow loading process, how many shots is usually taken in an hour with a single shot rifle? The increased costs for caps can't be that excessive. Sure pistols may consume more, but one can cut back on powder charges.
Shoot more .22 rimfire instead of centerfire ammo.
Maybe try casting your own bullets and balls.
Make homemade targets.
Be frugal, but don't expect those Tap-O-Caps to make your day of shooting suddenly more enjoyable.
Do you really want to risk wasting expensive powder, ball and bullets by using substandard caps?
Many of us are in the same boat. Try to buy other products in money saving quantities. Shop frugally on line, or try using circulars and coupons. Maybe you can save some gas that way over a short period of time.
Eat less beef and more chicken, or buy off the dollar menu at BK & MickyD's.
Cut out the soda & fries and drink water!
Buy cheaper toilet paper and light bulbs.
Go to the dollar store and hunt for bargains on toothpaste and shampoo!
Stick with the real caps!
Split an order with a friend!
Save all your spare change in a jar until you save up enough money.
Come on man, you can do it!