i have a tc firehawk in 50cal that currently uses a #11 cap. i'd like to convert this rifle to 209 primers. has anyone done this, and if so, how is it working. i like the reliability of the 209 primer in inclement weather.
i'd appreciate the input.

I have a thunder hawk which is the same rifle.I did one year change to a musket nipple set and it was the only time I got a misfire.I switched back to the number 11 caps and I can say I had this gun out in rain sleet snow and at the end of the day the gun always fired.
I would use t/c flame thrower nipple and RWS 1075+ plus caps.
I see they have a swap kit that changes the set to number 209 but I think it not really needed

wow i was just about to post the question about converting i have a old h&r huntsman in 58 cal and a t/c new englander that i want to convert to more reliable primers i'm gonna stop at a good smith's shop soon so i will let you know what i find out

lonewolf5348...you said "they have a swap kit". Who are "they"? Wrote a short note to tc..no response yet. i'd like to try the 209 primers. the rifle can outshoot me now, if the conversion is possibe and works well i'll keep it, if not, i'll convert back to #11 caps.

TBEAR99...let us know
thanks for the replies

well stopped at smith's todat he's gonna put musket nipple on it and said in my huntsman it is possible to convert to 209 but not practical as he would have to manufacture and custimize for it