I note that Mr Starr, did not use cushion wads, ony two cards over the powder & one over the shot. All were the same wads he cut himself from card stock of about 3/32" thickness. From what I have read over the years, both by him & by others About him, I get the impression he was Extremely Successful in his use of the muzzle loading shotgun. Those Ted Cash cappers are nice, I know I have one, but not a necessity to enjoying a ML'r, I know I got along rather nicely for years without one. Many who enjoy the MLr also enjoy providing home brewed accesories for as much as possible, rather than just throwing money at the sport. A nice capper can be made from a piece of heavy leather with holes punched to hold a cap tightly & slit out the side for pulling off after cap is placed. For many hunting uses you don't really need 100 caps ready to place at a moments notice. A couple ready for a quick reload often serves the purpose well, & they can then be replenished at will.
