Cap and Ball Cap Seater

[Mason Stillwell]

Howdy Pards
I wanted to post a couple of photo's of my Cap Seater that Cactus Cris made me.

Works Great
Mason

[Silver Creek Slim]

What a great idea. 

Slim

[Big John Wyatt]

I have one made the same way out oak dowels.

But, I like that one a whole lot better than mine...

[hellgate]

I used a 3/8" 4-6" dowels to seat caps. I like wood rather than metal or horn as it is a little less hard and to me, less likely to set off a cap if pushed hard. When I shot in a "True Grit" type match (required 4 pistols, 2 rifles & shotgun each stage with approx 450 rounds sent down range) my palm was pretty sore from seating caps. So I just drilled a hole into another hardwood of 1" dia, rounded the edges and glued the 3/8" into the 1" part. In essence, made a "short starter" like is used in muzzleloading rifles only much smaller.
Hellgate (orygun)

[Clell Miller]

As an additional benefit, Hellgate's "short Starter" is perfect for loading rifle cartridges into the side gate. Saves pinches and cuts, especially the last round into '92;s and Marlins that tend to have narrow, sharp edges.

[Arcey]

My daughter found wooden 'beads' about two inches in diameter at Michael's Arts and Crafts.  Basically wooden balls. Think she paid less than a buck for two of 'em.  Bore a 1/2" hole about halfway thru it.

Lay a 1/2" dowel on the bench and roll it back and forth with the sander on it.  That narrows/tapers one end, just leave a blunt point on it.  Keep checking it against the unloaded pistol's nipples.  Once you have a good fit, cut it to about six inches.  A drop or two of glue and insert the tapered dowel into the ball.  Instant cap seater.  Fits the hand real nice............

[Remington Kid]

Now I like that cap seater! I use a 3/8" X 6" Doll rod with a piece of round trimed leather glued on both ends.

[Paladin UK]

Yup!!

That sure is one fine piece of `whittlin`

Paladin (Whats gonna make one ferhisownself ) UK

[Lars]

I have for long time made size of nipples just right so that caps I use seat very snuggly from capper. Really only need some additional, light pressure to check seating. All sorts of tools work good for to check.

Lars

[Williewheelgun]

Well now, that looks like just the ticket for capping my Remmies!  Thanks.

Willie