Bob Turkeytrack
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I have enough percussion caps to keep me going for a while, but I like to have options. I bought a 1/4-28 Mag-Spark adapter for 209 primers, and thought I might try it out on some of my sidelock rifles. However, primers are almost as hard to find as percussion caps right now. I did find a reputable dealer (Midsouth) who has Cheddite 209 primers for what I thought was a reasonable price in today's dollars. I have heard of that brand, but have never tried any of their products. Considering HazMat costs, it isn't really worth it to get less than a pack of 1,000. However, I don't want to get stuck with 1,000 primers that don't work well.
So, the question is, Are Cheddite primers a good choice for sidelock black powder rifles using the Mag-Spark device?
All responses are welcome, but I'm hoping to hear from folks who have actual experience with this combination. I do expect to be using primarily real black powder, although I have one un-opened container of Black MZ which I might try eventually, as well as some very old Pyrodex, which I should probably dump in the garden.
Looking forward to your comments!
Bob Turkeytrack
So, the question is, Are Cheddite primers a good choice for sidelock black powder rifles using the Mag-Spark device?
All responses are welcome, but I'm hoping to hear from folks who have actual experience with this combination. I do expect to be using primarily real black powder, although I have one un-opened container of Black MZ which I might try eventually, as well as some very old Pyrodex, which I should probably dump in the garden.
Looking forward to your comments!
Bob Turkeytrack