sidelock conversion kits ? - The Firearms Forum

remington1990 · 06-13-2011, 11:25 AM

Has anybody used the 209 primer conversion in a sidelock muzzleloader I seen one been never seen it used thanks

runes · 06-17-2011, 07:46 AM

Remington
Prehaps you are looking for a hotter ignition for your muzzle loader. You can replace the nipple on most cap locks with one that will accept musket caps which are just as hot as any 209 primmer, and a lot easier to use. Just make sure that the hammer will fit over the larger cap.

Hawg · 06-17-2011, 08:21 AM

If you need hotter ignition you're not doing something right.

remington1990 · 06-18-2011, 05:18 PM

My problem is that most stores around here dont sell real blackpowder they all sell the pellet and very little loose powder and one of the store around here said that I could use pellet in my gun if I uses a hotter ignition and a friend had a conversion kit for his that used small pistol primers

quigleysharps4570 · 06-18-2011, 08:47 PM

Lots of places to order real blackpowder on-line.

jack404 · 06-18-2011, 08:50 PM

either that or ask pops (Armedandsafe) to sell you a cap maker and make your own HOT caps ..

old semperfi · 06-19-2011, 09:19 AM

to my knowledge there is no 209 conversion for the cap lock,remington makes a hotter cap that will work for you.the other thing you may try is to try different nipples,i had to try others until i found one to work properly.i only use 777 in powder form,pellets will nor work on a side lock. old semperfi

jeepman · 06-19-2011, 10:32 AM

There are 209 conversion kits for cap lock rifles. the people i know that have used them didn't for long. apparently there not made very well.as has been mentioned find yourself some loose BP or pyrodex and your ignition problems will disappear.

Buffalochip · 06-22-2011, 01:54 PM

I have a 209 conversion kit that I use in wet weather on my Hawken--it works very well. At the range I use the standard nipple and no. 11 caps, so I don't know how well the conversion nipple would work if used exclusively. It is a bit slower to reload as you have to unscrew the top to insert a new 209 primer. Paid about $22.

Kiltman · 12-04-2011, 04:59 PM

I know this is an old post but thought this info good.....
I remember a "pistol primer" holder/conversion for a side lock ML.

my 2 cents
Gerry

06-13-2011, 11:25 AM	#1
remington1990 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 290	sidelock conversion kits ? Has anybody used the 209 primer conversion in a sidelock muzzleloader I seen one been never seen it used thanks -->

06-17-2011, 07:46 AM	#2
runes Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 38	Re: sidelock conversion kits ? Remington Prehaps you are looking for a hotter ignition for your muzzle loader. You can replace the nipple on most cap locks with one that will accept musket caps which are just as hot as any 209 primmer, and a lot easier to use. Just make sure that the hammer will fit over the larger cap.

06-17-2011, 08:21 AM	#3
Hawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,559	Re: sidelock conversion kits ? If you need hotter ignition you're not doing something right.

06-18-2011, 05:18 PM	#4
remington1990 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 290	Re: sidelock conversion kits ? My problem is that most stores around here dont sell real blackpowder they all sell the pellet and very little loose powder and one of the store around here said that I could use pellet in my gun if I uses a hotter ignition and a friend had a conversion kit for his that used small pistol primers

06-18-2011, 08:47 PM	#5
quigleysharps4570 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 161	Re: sidelock conversion kits ? Lots of places to order real blackpowder on-line.

06-18-2011, 08:50 PM	#6
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: sidelock conversion kits ? either that or ask pops (Armedandsafe) to sell you a cap maker and make your own HOT caps ..

06-19-2011, 09:19 AM	#7
old semperfi Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: i live in southern indiana,old country boy at heart Posts: 1,506	Re: sidelock conversion kits ? to my knowledge there is no 209 conversion for the cap lock,remington makes a hotter cap that will work for you.the other thing you may try is to try different nipples,i had to try others until i found one to work properly.i only use 777 in powder form,pellets will nor work on a side lock. old semperfi

06-19-2011, 10:32 AM	#8
jeepman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1	Re: sidelock conversion kits ? There are 209 conversion kits for cap lock rifles. the people i know that have used them didn't for long. apparently there not made very well.as has been mentioned find yourself some loose BP or pyrodex and your ignition problems will disappear.

06-22-2011, 01:54 PM	#9
Buffalochip Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 754	Re: sidelock conversion kits ? I have a 209 conversion kit that I use in wet weather on my Hawken--it works very well. At the range I use the standard nipple and no. 11 caps, so I don't know how well the conversion nipple would work if used exclusively. It is a bit slower to reload as you have to unscrew the top to insert a new 209 primer. Paid about $22.

12-04-2011, 04:59 PM	#10
Kiltman Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: West Michigan Posts: 13	Re: sidelock conversion kits ? I know this is an old post but thought this info good..... I remember a "pistol primer" holder/conversion for a side lock ML. my 2 cents Gerry