You can bend the hammer carefully in a padded vise with a hammer. DO
NOT unscrew the nipple
to shoot. It can strip the threads and be just as lethal as the other
end of the gun.
Kevin

Johnathan Miller wrote:
>
> The hammer might be bent. I would replace it if it is. Also, Have you
> tried backing the nipple out some. 1/4 to 1/2 turn.
>
> >From: "jim7115" <jim7115@... <mailto:jim7115%40yahoo.com>>
> >Reply-To: Muzzleloaders@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Muzzleloaders%40yahoogroups.com>
> >To: Muzzleloaders@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Muzzleloaders%40yahoogroups.com>
> >Subject: [Muzzleloaders] misfire
> >Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2006 03:30:47 -0000
> >
> > I have a CVA HAWKIN in whitch the cap goes off about half the time. I
> >replaced the nipple but no help. Can the hammer spring be weak. I
> >should add the hammer does not impact the cap squarely. Any ides out
> >there.
> >
>
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