It's been a while since I started this thread.
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I bought a set of nipples only to find the flash holes were so tiny they were unreliable. I swapped those and got some which were just the same as the originals - crack, bang and jam.
Tried No 11's, tried 1075's, tried different 10's but all to no avail.
Nipping, pushing on with a lolly stick, swearing at them doesn't help.
In recent weeks, after not being able to get off several more shots in the Timed & Rapid competitions, I browsed several shooting sites and got the impression that Treso Ampco's were the nipples of choice so I bought a set. These nipples, suitable for the .36 Pietta Remington 1858 New Model Army Stainless, require No 11 caps. My local RFD got me some No 11's this week and today was the day to try them out (in competition).
The Timed & Rapid competition starts with 12 shots in 7 minutes. No time allowed for sighters just get on and shoot. Fired the first shot and the cap split, fell off and jammed between the frame and the cylinder.
Shots went all over the place... found the blade on the rear sight rattling about
One cap fell off unfired
More jamming
This gun used to shoot perfectly for me and now it makes me want to scream.
Timed & Rabid