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Thread: strange 12 ga capper w/ tube - what is this? how is it used?

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    strange 12 ga capper w/ tube - what is this? how is it used?

    strange 12 ga capper w/ tube - what is this? how is it used?

    Hello All,

    I just acquired this tool wth a 12 ga paradox rifle. Can anyone tell me what this is and how it is used?

    I've seen similar capping tools without the tube. This one has a strange tube. The tube is a snug fit inside a brass shell. Its closed at the bottom. I don't think its a measure because when I tested its capacity it throws about 5-1/2 drams of pwder, which I think would be too much for a 12 gauge. Also seems too much for measuring shot where as it throws about 2-1/4 oz. Not sure? The cast handle has a flat end that looks like it coud be used as a wad rammer.

    I've shown below a few pictures.











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    It's the remains of a decapper, missing the upper portion.

    Click image for larger version. 

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    That's a cool one. Wouldn't surprise me if you had the right idea.

    ED:that decapper is pretty awesome. If you can have someone Atlas you another one out. I could probably make you one although it wouldn't be as pretty as his.

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BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
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