Hi all just wondering if anyone shoots Flintlocks out there.?
You mean REAL muzzle loaders, as opposed to those inline fakes used by the wannabes?
Beautiful firearms and I agree. Somehow an inline doesn't strike me as deserving a special season.You mean REAL muzzle loaders, as opposed to those inline fakes used by the wannabes?
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Beautiful firearms and I agree. Somehow an inline doesn't strike me as deserving a special season.
I don't know about easier. I've never owned anything smaller than a .45, but I'd sure like to, either a .36 or a .32 -- 20 grains (or less) of powder goes a lot further than 70, not to mention that you get about 4 times the number of balls out of a pound of lead that I do for the .58 caliber Harper's Ferry, and almost twice as many I a can get out of the .45 for the Pennsylvania.
I agree, as do several states which do not allow them for primitive hunts -- side or under hammers only.
I agree, as do several states which do not allow them for primitive hunts -- side or under hammers only.
I have a pretty little 36 cal in southern mountain style. I have been using 000 buckshot for my ball ammo and it shoots ok. Make sure flint is sharp, and the frizzen is completely oil/grease free and dry and it is reliable and accurate.. It is a bit slow to load, my son commented "and they fought wars with these things" It seems as though the larger calibers load easier
Beautiful wood!!That's what I'm talking about! Allen Martin. .50 cal Shoots nice and straight
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I have a pretty little 36 cal in southern mountain style. I have been using 000 buckshot for my ball ammo and it shoots ok. Make sure flint is sharp, and the frizzen is completely oil/grease free and dry and it is reliable and accurate.. It is a bit slow to load, my son commented "and they fought wars with these things" It seems as though the larger calibers load easier
Rifle or smooth bore?