#11 Percussion Caps

[bob82]

I'm getting started with black powder shooting and am in the process of collecting the proper supplies.  My question for everyone is...where can one find #11 caps?  It seems to me after searching various sites, they are either not carried or out of stock.  I understand that many suppliers are no longer carrying real black powder due to stricter laws, liability concerns, etc...but there must still be a demand for these products.  Any suggestions of where to order?  I don't want to invest a great amount of $$$ in to shooting a sidelock and find that purchasing the basic loading components (black powder and caps) will be a major problem.  By the way, I have checked out Graf & Sons site, the Graf powder looks great but the #11 caps are out of stock.  Thanks!

[quickdtoo]

Midsouth, Cabelas and Midway are all out of them, most likely for the same reason centerfire rifle primers are in short supply, mfrs are geared to supplying our boys in Iraq. Below are some alternatives that may have them.

Tim

http://www.gamaliel.com/cart/home.php?cat=351

http://www.dixiegunworks.com/default.php?cPath=22_99_315 (scroll down)

[rex6666]

i get mine at Cabelas, Bass pro also has them also, get the magnum cap you will be happier.
very little if any hesitation, between hammer drop and explosion

[quickdtoo]

Basspro online is backordered too. Unfortunately, Cabelas and Basspro stores aren't located everywhere.

Tim

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_77790_400003002_400000000_400003000_400-3-2

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPage?appID=94&storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&CMID=MH_IN_EVENTS

http://cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/community/aboutus/retail-stores.jsp?cm_re=store*topnav*rs

[zermatt7]

Let your fingers do the walking in the yellow pages until you find a local gun shop that has a good inventory and understanding of black powder rifles....Not all do...Try and find a local black powder shooting group and see where they get theirs at.

If at all possible get the RWS Dynamit Noble #11's.

Good Luck !

[forest2]

yup like zermatt said, find a local shop, even Wallymart should  have them..3-4$ for a tin of 100. you'll need to be 18 or 21 in some states and have an I.D. kinda like buying bb's for a red ryder,

 on-line ordering of caps require Haz-Mat fee's of $20.

[bob82]

Thanks for the responses!  I've now found several sources for them.  I knew if I asked for help here, I would get the info needed and save a lot of time figuring it out on my own.

Best regards!

Bob