Added another Traditions to the set, William Parker

[AzShooter1]

I tried the Pedersoli Kentucky for a bit and never could get use to the wonders of a flint lock pistol. Nice but just not for me. So, today I took it with me to the Winter Nationals here in Phoenix.

I went into the same tent were I bought my Crocket and the guy asked if I wanted to trade for the Pedersoli. I found a nice looking William Parker with polished barrel in .50 and made what I think is a decent trade. Considering I was probably never going to shoot the Pedersoli again, anything I walked away with was a good trade.

Now this pistol I love. Groups well with .490 and .015 patch as well as .495 and the same patch. My Lee molds burned out while casting so I ordered a new Lyman .490 mold from Natchess and it should be here by the weekend. I'll go back out and do some more testing.

Pictures to follow.

 

[Clint C]

Nice pistols, and looks like good shooting. Can't wait to get mine.

 

[arcticap]

That's impressive accuracy, chalk one up for Ardesa/Traditions.

 

[daorhgih]

Range-finder

Has anyone here shot enough lead at 25, 50, and 75 yards to be able to say how THEIR BP pistol works at various powder-loads and balls?? I just got me Traditions .50 flint-lock and want a place to reckon my shots will land. Thanks.