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Ruger Old Army Nipple wrench and nipples.
« on: February 01, 2010, 11:38:32 AM »
Where can I get a Ruger nupple wrence, it is the hex nipples, also were can I get new ones or replacement nipples?
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Re: Ruger Old Army Nipple wrench and nipples.
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2010, 11:52:34 AM »
I just bought a factory wrench on midway $6, and they have the replacement stainless nipples for $3 each. Dixie has a t-wrench for $6.50 that might be nicer, and if you're thinking of replacing the nipples, might look at Treso AMPCO Nipples. Quick google found them to run about $32 for all 6. Depends on what you shoot, and there's a good discussion on it here:

http://www.curtrich.com/frontiersmen3.html
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Re: Ruger Old Army Nipple wrench and nipples.
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2010, 12:55:52 PM »
Thank you  ;D
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Re: Ruger Old Army Nipple wrench and nipples.
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2010, 05:40:03 PM »
Best I have found for mine is a socket and a nut driver
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Re: Ruger Old Army Nipple wrench and nipples.
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2010, 05:00:26 PM »
Quote from: .50cal on February 02, 2010, 05:40:03 PM
Best I have found for mine is a socket and a nut driver

I will give that a try. I am also going to order some new  Treso AMPCO Nipples
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Re: Ruger Old Army Nipple wrench and nipples.
« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2010, 02:31:06 PM »
Just be careful how tight you put them back in with it. It is VERY easy to get them in so tight that it is a PAIN IN THE A** to get them back out.
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Re: Ruger Old Army Nipple wrench and nipples.
« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2010, 02:38:53 PM »
Dixie Gun Works is a place any blackpowder fan should know
http://www.dixiegunworks.com/
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Re: Ruger Old Army Nipple wrench and nipples.
« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2010, 05:07:52 PM »
fella told me to use loctite ... anyone else try that before i give it a shot?
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Re: Ruger Old Army Nipple wrench and nipples.
« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2010, 01:12:14 AM »
Loctite :o dont do that!   You mean anti-seize dont you?
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Re: Ruger Old Army Nipple wrench and nipples.
« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2010, 02:03:01 AM »
Quote from: El Gringo on February 05, 2010, 01:12:14 AM
Loctite :o dont do that!   You mean anti-seize dont you?

I was thinking the same thing...
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Re: Ruger Old Army Nipple wrench and nipples.
« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2010, 03:00:57 PM »
I just use a little synthetic grease, actually reel grease that came with a saltwater reel, on the nipples and have never had a problem removing them.  Itakes very little and only tighten just over finger tight.
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Re: Ruger Old Army Nipple wrench and nipples.
« Reply #11 on: February 07, 2010, 11:33:40 AM »
Yep,  I was using regular gun grease...then bore butter... then the horror stories; so I got some anti sieze from the auto parts store.
Thinking now I guess the bore butter would suffice. :)
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