flintlocks?

[Guest jrbaker90]

I am really wanting a flintlock and I really don't know where to start I had a percussion for years and I want to start getting into the longhunter era or the fur trade era so I'm needing advice on the model I looked at a pedersoli ky but I really don't want to spend 600$ and mess it up so I'm thinking about a tradition and redo it just seeking idea thanks

[Guest tangojuliet]

hmmmm i can suggest track of the wolf good place for black powder and mind 18th to early 19th century guns and gear and even some damn good knives 

[1gewehr]

Cheap locks are the bane of the flintlock world.  I can't speak to the quality of a Traditions lock.  But if it looks cheap, pass on it.

 

Sadly, a decent TN/KY pattern long rifle will run about $600.  If you aren't picky, you might scan Armslist of Gunbroker for a quality used rifle.  Used blackpowder can usually be had for 70% or less of the new price.  Remember, you can have this shipped directly to your house without any dealers.  The weakest point on a long rifle is the wrist of the stock.  If you have it shipped to you, be certain to ask how it will be packed to protect this area.  If you buy from Dixie, Track of the Wolf, or similar places, they know how to ship properly.

 

There is a huge difference between percussion and flintlock.  If you can master the flintlock, your shooting with anything else will be better.

[gregintenn]

I would suggest you make the short drive up to Union City and visit Dixie Gun Works. You'll likely be overwhelmed with their selection, but they should be able to provide all the information and then some you'll need to make an informed purchase. They'll have everything you need or want to go with it as well.

[Guest jrbaker90]

I been to Dixie its only like 3 hours from me I just can't afford there prices I looked at track of the wolf a and thought about building one one piece at a time. I like the tradition I can get a l&r lock and foe the traditions

[bajabuc]

If you're going the long lonesome road of building you own…I have a Doc Hataway lock

[Caster]

It takes a special kinda man to shoot these things well. Click, spark, flash, BANG.

I respect and appreciate it but could never do it. Best of luck.

[Guest tangojuliet]

It takes a special kinda man to shoot these things well. Click, spark, flash, BANG.

I respect and appreciate it but could never do it. Best of luck.

really isnt hat hard to hit a soda can sized target at 50 yards with a flintlock

[RED333]

If I could find one correct hand and had the money.

Having the flash if you face is a bit much for me.

[leroy]

"...I'd have to start with a Tower Pistol and work up, i think..."... I'm like Caster; there's a lot of waitin and holdin steady for a flintlock to do its work...

 

Good luck....

leroy

[bajabuc]

 Click…click….the cock.  (the deer is running at the first click)  Click (double set trigger...the deer picks up speed) Snap…spark…foof….(Large smoke cloud…the deer is booking!!)  Boom! (really big smoke cloud)  "Did I hit it?"  "Dunno…can't see.")

 

Or:

 

Click…click….the cock.  (the deer is running at the first click)  Click (double set trigger...the deer picks up speed) Snap…spark…foof…."umm…powder patch ball?"

Edited May 8, 2014 by bajabuc