Firearm BS thread

Hey all so I got an old CVA kentucky rifle that was built from a kit, I brought it out yesterday to try and fire it and no dice. I believe the issue I'm having is with the caps/nipple. From all the videos I've seen the caps seem to fit fairly loose and mine is very very snug, I've tried both # 10 and 11. The charge and ball is seated all the way down??? . Anyone have any ideas/ suggestions

 

Have you put a wire nipple cleaner down the nipple and has the nipple been peened over at all?

 

I have not however I don't believe that to be my main issue is I can't even get the cap to fire just a click every time so I ordered a new #11 nipple so hopefully that will remedy it. And if it doesn't ohh well I got it for free but I've never had or even fired a traditional muzzle loader I have a modern in line CVA that I use for hunting but there's definitely something about pouring powder down the barrel that is almost intoxicating to me soo ya hopefully she goes bang in stead of click sometime here in the near future.

 

I like your description, because that is so true! The great thing in your favor is, there really isn’t a whole Lotta movable issue parts. They’re very basic. So you shouldn’t have a hard time figuring out why it doesn’t functioning right, good luck with your new nipple

 

It is possible that your hammer spring has gone week. Does your hammer bounce at all when it comes down on the nipple?

 

Negative I just checked and it definitely doesn't bounce at all it was a kit gun that was put together by God knows who so this also could be an issue but like you said there's very few moving parts so I should be able to figure it out.

 

Snug is ok. Clean out the nipple and get some new caps. I had some that I thought were ok but they were old and didnt fire.

Look for these caps. They are a couple bucks more but They are a little hotter firing and work in my Hawken side cock muzzle loader. Im also putting these in an airtight box. I dont trust leaving them out even if its dry.

 

Ever consider sporting clays? Could bring in more members for you

 

Finally finished this build.

PSA Gen I lower w/ Geissele SSA-E and Strike Ind. flat wound AR10 buffer spring. PSA Gen II upper 18" SS. BCM Gunfighter Charging Handle AR-308 - Mod 3. PA 4-14 FFP ACSS reticle on Aero Precision mount. Magpul Pro BUIS. Harris knockoff bipod until I settle on a serious bipod platform.

The groups were using 175 gr. Federal Sierra Matchking.

90 total rounds in 90 minutes. Zero malfunctions. Extremely happy.

 

What distance was this at?

 

Nice! No ambi safty?

 

That’s what I’m talking about!

 

Thought this was worth a review:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzMx3Z5EbQQ

 

100 yards. Indoors at Triggertime.

 

Love shootin' guns in the house!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUlLXNPCap4

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXfdLIFavOM

 

So California residents, can't have ammo shipped to them starting January? Really?