Ahhh the big ol' three... Potassium Nitrate, Sulphur, and powdered charcoal. The classic never dies, Family.

After I put mix in the caps. I use a hyper dermic needle (internet) full of acetone, put few drops in each cap. Then spray all the caps with pixie dust (hair spray) let dry over night. I make enough mix to make about 50 caps at one time. I never have misfires and have used hundreds of them now.

I'm using a T-25 star bit, rounded off corners, filed dia. A bit, for a center punch to tap caps thru a tapered 3/16" hole.

Just got this kit and man am I glad you made this video.

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

*_'m glad you enjoyed the video. Let me know how everything works out for you. Have a good day and stay prepared. _*

I made these as well ... my first test only 1 out 6 fired the chambers of loaded powder and ball. Then I did 6 more and all 6 fired in a row. The 6 that fired in a row were my caps I made as a second batch with a bit more powder and I made sure to really seat them on the nipple well using my hammer face before firing. I'm good with it, i know this works and it will fill the void in the cap shortage. I have about 700 #11 CCI caps left and after that it's these so I am making a bunch ahead of time.

Awesome! Great video! I needed to see how the diy caps work and took in the whole show!

Yes…..caps are very hard to find……sure think I could make some too…..great info…. Really good camera work and tutorial………

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

you can also use the 22 blanks that you buy at the hardware store for nail guns. just cut them down with tin snips. and pop em on. boom

Looking at the bags in My kit, the number on the bags is what you need. L- 1 large scoop...S- 1 small scoop...L2- 2 large scoops..I had a total (you know what) of a time getting the powder into the caps. Don't mean to be nasty, but it felt good to see I was not the only one that had problems getting the caps loaded.

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

LOL 😁

Thank you sir for the great video!

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

*Thank you.*

I can't say how much I appreciate you making these videos. As a old school man I tend to no read the directions as good as I should. Lol Any way I have the same setup I bought the cap maker like 3 years ago and planned to get the prime all but then caps were easy to get. Well I finally got the prime all. It took about a month to get. Now I was waiting for weather change because Maryland is still china virus crazy. Anyway I really appreciate you showing start to firing from pistol.

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I think you'll really enjoy watching my next video. That I'll be making in a couple days. Thank you for watching and stay prepared.

@dennisfischer8765

2 жыл бұрын

I'm down here in south Dakota,, The China virus is BS,, its Democrats..people trying to scare Patriots,,US ARMY RETIRED VETERAN

And remember.....No squishin' n smishin'!

I bought this kit and for sure there is a learning curve. The problem I have is keeping the powder in the cap. Supposedly there is a hardening agent after it's mixed but I don't think so. After you've made up a bunch of these, they tend to be sensitive to movement. Meaning if you aren't very careful how you store them, the charge will crumble and fall out of the cap into whatever receptacle you're storing them in. A big problem to be sure. My solution, and I'll know today if it works, is an item called new skin liquid bandage. I put a drop of this into the cap on top of the charge. It dries quick and it leaves like a membrane over the powder. I also use a straw cut diagonally to put the charge into each cap and I use an extra large match whittled down to fit the circumference of the cap to press the charge into the bottom of the cap. I press quite firmly on the charge to compact it. I tried just filling the cap up with powder and those caps absolutely explode on a standard nipple. I do not recommend the slixshot nipples for these homemade caps. Slixshot nipples are fantastic for store bought caps, but for these caps, not so much. Anyway, these are really fun to make and sometimes the charge is so strong, or hot, it's like shooting a full charge blank! When filling the cap full of powder, you can expect to get around 20 caps out of one batch, but I was able to get 40 caps filled using the straw and a measured amount into each cap. Acetone and a drop of new skin and these caps should store and travel well. I'll know for sure today.

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I found there's a little bit of trial-and-error in producing these. I've seen where some people are using pump Hairspray. After packing the compound in the cap. I'm having pretty good luck with cap gun caps the roll type. Using two caps with a few granules of black powder between them. Let me know how that new skin works out for you. Thank you for watching, have a great day and stay prepared.

@grumerguy

3 жыл бұрын

@@LivingFrugalAndPrepping I'm happy to report the new skin liquid bandage worked! I dropped the cap, I tapped on the cap and the powder stayed put. I then put the cap on my 1863 Remington pocket .31 caliber revolver with the slixshot nipples on it and I fired it. The first hammer strike it didn't ignite. Probably because I didn't have the cap fully seated on the nipple but the second hammer strike it ignited with a decent pop! So. The straw measuring and the new skin and I believe I have caps that are now transportable! I've got around 70 more caps to apply the new skin to but after I do this, I'll have a pretty good cache of homemade caps to use. The prime all kit says that the kit will make 2000 caps. That's a lot of shooting!

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

@@grumerguy Sounds good. I think I'm going to get some hairspray and try that method. I've been thinking about getting some slixshot nipples.

Maybe it would be easier if you bent an old playing card in half get scissors cutting at angle make a scoop then tap to drop in cap

Good video

Thank you!

Enjoyed the video, going to have to check out the rest of your channel

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Im testing with prime all covered by a punched hole of paper over the top that is wet with alcohol, that will seal the powder under it. Hoping it will work once it is dried. fingers crossed

Very informative, thank you

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, and thank you for watching.

I mentioned in a previous video that I had problems with powder actually staying in the caps after the 24 hours, well I found out why, I also found that the more I make, the easier it gets. I made 200 more only this time I sanded the label off the can then cleaned it real well with Acetone, took about 5 minutes, this side was also used for inside of the cap, they all turned out well, no issues. The most tedious part of the process is getting the powder in them but to make that a bit easier, I used a primer tray from CCI 500 SP Primers and they fit well, this kept them all close together rather than having them scattered on the bench and this also made it easier to get powder in them as well. After 24 hours I dumped them out on bench and not one lost powder, it solidified real well. It would be nice if the little measuring devise was a bit longer because it is tough to get a good hold on it when dumping the powder. At any rate, took me about 15 minutes to fill 100 caps, oh, I also made up the mix using 8 scoops of L2 and 4 each of the other 3, I did this so I did not have to stop and mix up more to finish the job. I used a small wooden mortar & pestle to mix and crush powder well. Anyway, this process worked real well for me and I hope it might help others as well, as it seems now, doesn't look good for actually buying them.

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

To help fill the caps. Go on Amazon and look for snuff spoons. They are about the perfect size to fill the caps. Also I've seen some videos where people use hairspray. To hold the powder into the cap. The pump type of hairspray not aerosol. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B093FGSNVX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Have a good day and stay prepared. PS. Keep your powder dry.

@genevisneski7708

3 жыл бұрын

@@LivingFrugalAndPrepping Thanks for the tips, I will definitely check out the the snuff spoons, as for the hair spray, I don't think it will be necessary now as I found a good cleaning of the aluminum made the difference. I cleaned them with Acetone first time making them but I think there is some type of a coating on aluminum cans which is why I decided to sand the label off for this batch, this worked extremely well. Also the sanding leaves a rough texture which I think also aids in holding the dried compound in the caps, I used 320 grit and only took about 5 minutes, then I wiped it down with Acetone till paper towel had no residue. Now I plan to come up with a larger measuring devise that will make enough for 100 caps. Again... Appreciate the tips! Have a Great Day!

@genevisneski7708

3 жыл бұрын

@@LivingFrugalAndPrepping I just ordered the snuff spoon, looks like that will work real well and I can also use it on my reloading bench as well. Thanks again!

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

@@genevisneski7708 I just ordered one a couple days ago myself.

@kermithoke6407

2 жыл бұрын

I bought 6 of the droppers on e bay for 6 bucks the small end went into the cap shell and I cut half the rubber off the big end. Made a great funnel for the powder.

A ham & a chemist? 👍

Prime all is essentially the same as old 30-40 Krag primer (H-48). It contains the following in their respective ratios : 1. Potassium Chlorate 49.6 or potassium perchlorate, the white powder 2. Antimony sulfide 25.1 - the black powder(not charcoal) - 3.sulfur 8.7 4. glass powder 16.6 It is highly corrosive Additional tips I use the match head to pack down the primer mix with acetone. Since match head is potassium chlorate, any residue from the match head should only improve the oxidation reaction of the primer. The match head rounded and improves the packing process. The wooden stick will absorb the primer compound and reduce is effectiveness. The completed percussion cap can be dried in about 15 minutes in a ceramic cup with a hair dryer blowing into the cup at moderate heat and placed about a foot away from the cup. That evaporates the acetone and dried the compound effectively. Use at your own risk!

Great content love it

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Yes sir it works and would really work nice on a Hawken!

@UncleDanBand64

3 жыл бұрын

Well bound to have a dud now and then😀

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

@@UncleDanBand64 Yep.

I use a flat tapered punch a little smaller than the nipple to flatten the bottom of the cap and crimp the sides , an empty tray that large primers come in makes a good holder when filling caps.

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

Wow great idea thank you.

@wileythompson639

3 жыл бұрын

@@LivingFrugalAndPrepping What got me thinking about making some more caps was a colt walker came in the mail today and need #11 for it and only have half a tin left have lots #10 but don't fit the walker, after watching your video I found #11 online ordered 2000 but am make some caps anyway, going to try mixing the prime powder wet like a thick tooth past and press it through a syringe cut off small pellets and press into the cap would be less messy then trying to get the powder in with bad eyes and too much coffee .

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

@@wileythompson639 Please keep us informed on how that works out.

@wileythompson639

3 жыл бұрын

@@LivingFrugalAndPrepping Will do also re thought my taper punch and made a straight punch from a drill bit shank the same size as the inside of a ccI cap then drilled a3/16 hole in a piece of about 1/8 steel polished the hole with 1500 grit paper tap the cap through and thy look almost as good as store bought nice tight sides.fit on the nipple nice and tight should also keep prime powder out of the folds and not blow the caps apart as much.

@GunsmithRyther

3 жыл бұрын

K

The white powder could be KN03 (Potassium Nitrate).

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

This is what somebody sent me in a email . " Potassium prechlorate,dark alluminium powder,sulfer,dextrin. "

The company said the mixture would make about 2k

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you .

If they are pretty i must later show you my hand made cups. :D (that every one with drill bits in home can do to make tool and some junk laying around. Hehe really just take longer to make cap than make cap maker tool )

If you watch the KZread video from sharpshooter, the guy said the bag of 4 ingredients will make approximately 2000 caps.

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@megatrends

3 жыл бұрын

@@LivingFrugalAndPrepping My package that came said 2000 on the top piece stapled to the bag they come in. It's printed on it ... I like how these work, I had success after a slow start and figuring out how much to use.

S IS THE GROUND GLASS

I've had store bot caps not fire ,left it ona nipple, 2mnths later ,that cap would fire when struck again!!

Might have moisture under it !!

This really seams like the only option for me now. Ive spent over a week searching for caps, probably a hundred websites now and none have any, also all store near me dont have any and wont even try to order any for me. I guess Ive resorted to making my own.

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

This is the place where I get my caps. www.cowtowncowboy.com/toy-ammo-roll-caps-by-parris-mfg-company-912-8/ I order other things through them also. I wasn't sure if you were talking about store-bought percussion caps or cap gun caps

@daniilrocks

3 жыл бұрын

@@LivingFrugalAndPrepping Thank you, I was talking about percussion caps for cap and ball revolvers but I did see your other video on converting toy caps into percussion caps and it gave me some ideas.

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

@@daniilrocks Yeah percussion caps for getting really scarce. For one of my next Adventures. I want to get the equipment to cast my own round balls. Have a good day, and stay prepared. PS. Keep your powder dry.

It's really tedious but, at least I have ammo.

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

Yep.

Got my kit in the mail and I wonder how they are to carry in a can. Will the compound fall out you recon if your walking around ?

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

I've heard a couple of people. Talk about spraying a tiny bit of hairspray in them. Using the pump hairspray rather than the aerosol. I have not tried this myself yet..

Mmmm ok

OK. I'll sand and wash. I just washed my cans in soapy water.

Those stickers tell you how many and which size scoop to use. They do not stand for a particular ingredient.

I'm guessing that if you make your own powder that you can use a couple grains and the acetone will dissolve it and would dry just the same.

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

2 жыл бұрын

I found using a drop of hairspray in the cap works really good.

@CK-dt6nx

2 жыл бұрын

@@LivingFrugalAndPrepping have you ran into any issue with after making the cap with charge falling out? Bought caps, can't remember which brand, where one or two the powder fell out as a tiny disc

Sulfur saltPeter charcoal and something else

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

This is what I was sent in a email. Potassium prechlorate, dark alluminium powder,sulfer,dextrin.

The point is that the prime all solution cant always be found or ordered. We need to learn how to make that as well

@johnniewoodard648

3 жыл бұрын

Been trying to research that...along with re-priming shotgun primers. Looking up homemade armstrong mixture right now.

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

*You're exactly right I'm researching it now.*

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

@@carlosmartinez4811 I have seen videos where people have done this I have not tried it yet myself.

@EdmundMar

3 жыл бұрын

1 or 2 toy cap gun roll caps with a smig of black powderin between, and a drop of acetone words for some.

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

@@EdmundMar I just made a video today using toy caps . I have it in post-production right now it should be up tomorrow .

Can you tell me exactly what powder is mixed to explode?

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

*_I'm not sure what they are. _*sharpshooter-22lr-reloader.myshopify.com/products/prime-all-repriming-compound

I'm getting into reloading recently... Is there an easy way to source "non-corrosive" primer powder? I've watched a lot of vids of people using cap-gun caps and such to "re-prime" primers, but always in the comments, people will say that the compound used to make the caps is corrosive and will eventually damage the action of your gun. Just wondering if I can get "non-corrosive" priming powder, or am I going to have to get a chemistry degree and figure it out myself?

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

I think the only way the corrosive powder will hurt your gun is if you don't clean it after going and firing. No I have not heard of any priming powder. I just did a video on toy caps in percussion caps. They don't seem any more corrosive than regular percussion caps. I have also seen videos where they use strike anywhere matches. Sorry I can't help you with your primers. Thank you for watching my videos and stay prepared.

@tyrvidar

3 жыл бұрын

@@LivingFrugalAndPrepping Yes sir, correct, clean up those guns after shooting boys and you'll be just fine. Never figured out the big fuss about corrosive ammos... forces you to clean :)

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

@@tyrvidar Yep.

Great video! Do you personally think it's better to go with the #10 kit or the #11? I have an Uberti 1860 Army

@taycemcintier6337

Жыл бұрын

Probably the 10 unless you have or plan on getting slixshot nipples. Which I have but haven’t fired, the theory behind them seems solid tho and I know they have a lot of fans

@taycemcintier6337

Жыл бұрын

Sorry I know I’m not who you were asking 😬

giggled thinking about your wife lighting a firecracker as you packed that stuff down. would have made you say a few cuss words real fast I bet.

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

💥😂😂😂 LOL, I would probably have to change my shorts.

@jaredpeterson380

2 ай бұрын

Had a friend who was training in explosive ordinance disposal in the army. His Sargeant was ready to set off a pile of scrap munitions while my friend was working to defuse an artillery round. Sarg watched till my buddy was concentrated on his work, then set off his blast. Very funny, I'm sure. Friend did not think so.

The other cap former is a cap-o-matic and is no longer made

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

*_Thank you for the info._*

@iBleedStarsAndBars

3 жыл бұрын

@@LivingFrugalAndPrepping your welcome, and thank you for the videos.

Are you able to find black powder or pyrodex in your area? It's getting scarce here in ky

@gregzeigler3850

3 жыл бұрын

Midwayusa has Pyrodex(or did).....

@357bullfrog9

3 жыл бұрын

@@gregzeigler3850 it's that haz nat fee that kills you. If I could get several people together and pool the money we could split a case but I'm the only muzzleloader shooter I know of around here

@gregzeigler3850

3 жыл бұрын

@@357bullfrog9 Sorry to hear that. Yeah with fee, even though it was only 19.00 a pound(Pyrodex P) plus shipping charge and it becomes expensive. But I have found, black powder guns and their accessories are not cheap(now?). However, it's nice to have it on hand during this ammo drought(I reload my .410 shells with Pyrodex rifle powder). I just managed to get a Uberti reproduction 1862 Pocket Police(.36, 5.5" barrel) and many of these were sold out for months and the prices rising as demand has outpaced supply. Good luck finding some near you. If you have a Cabelas, you might score there......

@357bullfrog9

3 жыл бұрын

Like I said if we could get like five people together and order a 25 pound case it would cost like 21 dollars a pound. Then just meet and split it up. Wed all be in good shape for at least a while.

Wonder if the one is salt peter

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

*_Don't know._*

Any one ever look into using brass or copper sheet to form cups?

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

Жыл бұрын

I have not .

@squirrelgunsmith1131

Жыл бұрын

@@LivingFrugalAndPrepping I got a piece of .01mm thick copper and it works ok. Yeah, I know the soda cans are more or less free. Fyi, my #10 tool makes the caps loose even on #11 nipples.

I assume it's only for those who possess a credit card.

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know.

Did you order direct from this company's website? I ordered the cap maker and the primer ingredients 3 weeks ago and haven't even received a tracking number yet. I emailed the company a week ago and haven't heard anything. I'm just wondering if shipping took forever. I don't mind waiting, I just want to know what's going on.

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I did it took about a month to get them.

@JoeMac1983

3 жыл бұрын

@@LivingFrugalAndPrepping Thanks for the reply! I guess I'll wait one more week before I reach out to them again.

@JoeMac1983

3 жыл бұрын

@@timlewis2068 I just received mine today as well! 👍😁

@EdmundMar

3 жыл бұрын

Was a long wait with no communications but mine finally arrived. I didn't like how it overlapped the edge of the aluminum so I hacked it a bit. Its a little easier removing the scrap. I also fold aluminum double and hopefully the double thick pop can will work.

@JoeMac1983

3 жыл бұрын

@@MT-tg4bt I used a credit card. No issues with that back in January.

The people that sell the cap maker and powder kit suck at communicating. probably have gone out of business, I wouldn't trust them with my money without some communication first!

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

Жыл бұрын

I had no problem when I ordered my items

@jimihendrix4376

Жыл бұрын

@@LivingFrugalAndPrepping Glad to hear that, eBay also sells the caper jig and Dixie Gun Works sells the Prim all. Stay safe friend, love the testing and videos it's very helpful in this day and time.

Nice hat. Are you a ham?

@LivingFrugalAndPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

*_Yes I am, KD6GTH_*

@EdmundMar

3 жыл бұрын

@@LivingFrugalAndPrepping Long time inactive WB8TEX here. Went broke, lost all including family but gained faith in GOD. I'm a winner with a faithful dog.

Please don't play music while you're talking... unless, from kindergarten through all your schooling, your instructors played music while they were talking... it's distracting. Also, drill a hole in the board to hold your caps while inserting the PrimeAll.