May 15, 2003 · 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 powder charges Average velocity rounded off to...

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Feb 19, 2022 · Im thinking of buying a flintlock rifle. Are they dependable shooters? How many shots on average can one shoot using the same piece if flint?

Jan 22, 2018 · These include a redesigned cock, frizzen spring, and tumbler. 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.

Nov 6, 2022 · Read the forum,,, A lot of us "are actually deer hunting with a flintlock." And many more do so that aren't on this forum. Several of us even do so in period clothing with nothing but period gear,,,, but we are by no means a majority.

Feb 19, 2020 · I’m looking forward to learning about flintlocks, their geometry, the different schools producing such distinctive styles and anything I can do to fine tune a lock.I’m particularly interested in the angle of the cock in relation to the frizzen as …

Jul 22, 2020 · I just bought my first flintlock from a member here, it’s a great starter gun, about a .69 smoothie. Shot it today and have learned a few lessons, make sure you pick, make sure the flint screw is nice and tight, and flints are very sharp, oh …

Jun 23, 2019 · Does anyone use a sling on their flintlock? Were there certain styles that were used back in the early 17 and 1800's. I have a Colonial Virginia style flintlock with a 42" barrel. Just looking for suggestions. Thank you.

Aug 10, 2013 · The project in which I´m working is a flintlock pistol, smooth bore .457" caliber. The barrel is finished, but not blued. I also want to make the lock, but I´m not sure about certain dimensions. So: has anyone the plans of a lock?. Thank you.

May 27, 2024 · New guy here with my first response. Bought and assembled a Kibler Fowler to take out Fowling. After many percussion rifles and shotguns, it is my first flintlock. 3 trips out and it has performed above expectations. 26 shots and fired perfect. Been patterning it …