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Jim K · 08-02-2012, 11:25 PM

Well, they were center fire, that is the priming pellet was in the center. But as to why the makers specifically used that term, I have no clue. I can't think of any percussion cap that was not center fire.

Jim

08-02-2012, 11:25 PM	#2
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: percussion caps centerfire? Well, they were center fire, that is the priming pellet was in the center. But as to why the makers specifically used that term, I have no clue. I can't think of any percussion cap that was not center fire. Jim