Feb 19, 2022 · Flintlock shooting is for the shooter who is interested in making each shot count, and will take the time to get the routine down. For me it was going back to the roots of the sport. I joined a local black powder club to shoot weekly, familiarity building success. I can easily say my flintlock is as reliable as many of the shooters percussion ...

05/31/08 VELOCITY TESTS - .50cal Flintlock T/C Hawken 15/16” x 32” Flint barrel 1:66” round ball twist .018" T/C NL1000 pillow ticking Hornady .490” / 180grn lead balls Wiped the bore after every shot Pact Pro MK5 Chronograph at 15 feet Goex …

Jan 22, 2018 · Chambers also offers a Golden Age Flintlock that has a different plate than the Siler, but uses the same cock, frizzen spring, and tumbler that's on the Deluxe Siler. L&R offers the early (1750-1770) Classic Flintlock. This style lock is suitable for Colonial period rifles.

Jun 23, 2012 · Not strictly flintlock, but when the matchlock was the default troops would wear hats with huge brims to protect the match whilst on the shoulder or presenting to give fire. You can see the same on illustrations of hunters. It has been argued that this gave rise to the period fashion for large brimmed hats.

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Jul 26, 2012 · s Website, "Blackpowdernotebook.com" to find pictures of the typical flintlock. Your lock may differ a bit in designed shapes of some part, but you will learn all the names give to the parts. A Flintlock has three springs whereas a percussion lock only has two. A flintlock's third spring is on the outside of the lock plate.

Jul 22, 2020 · Years later, I tried a decent Lancaster that someone built. I was hooked from that point on. I had the notion that all flinters had a long hang time. If you have a flintlock with a poor lock, you will be disappointed. If you have a flintlock with a properly set up lock, you will find you can't really tell the difference between cap or flint.

Feb 19, 2020 · Tuning a flintlock means removing as many sources of friction as possible. Dismantle the lock. Polish the inside of the lock plate until it is mirror bright. I use a file to make sure everything is level then different grades of sandpaper up to 400 grit. Then polish any moving part that touches the lock plate.

Dec 31, 2009 · The Traditions Pennsylvania was the first flintlock rifle that I ever owned. It is the rifle that I had when learning to shoot a flintlock (oh, what a journey!). In my opinion, it is a functional, good rifle to start out with.

Jan 13, 2008 · The inlays of Kentucky rifles, both Flintlock and Percussion often included a crooked heart with the bottom point turned to the side...as a charm against an enemy.. Barrels are sometimes found with X marks on the underside as a protection against evil spirits, witch's and demons, and especially a hexer.