First Flintlock

[Jenrick]

I've shot a C&B revolver for a while now, and decided to add a BP rifle to my collection. I've decided on a flintlock, and after doing some looking around I prefer a Kentucky style rifle. I'm currently looking at a couple of different rifles and was wondering if anyone had any experience with them. Also if anyone else has a recommendation for a rifle feel free to toss it out. I'm looking for a .45 or larger rifle, and prefer the Kentucky style with the muzzle length forearm. I'd of course like to keep the cost low, preferably under about $450 or so. I'm not adverse to assembling a kit either, wood and metal working is something I'm pretty comfortable with.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...rid=&parentType=&indexId=cat601141&hasJS=true
It's actually cheaper to get the rifle and kit then just the rifle at Cabela's go figure.

http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_92_186_190&products_id=12450

In terms of stuff a new flint shooter needs, what else might need that I wouldn't have from my C&B revolver? Flint's obviously, a knapping hammer, patches/patch material, priming horn, anything else?

Thanks in advance,

-Jenrick

 

[FenderTK421]

I have shot percussion cap revolvers for some time as well; and like you I would love to try a flintlock rifle as well. So i guess this is just a /bump for some knowledgeable folks to come along and spread some wisdom

 

[Jefferson Herb]

Flintlock

I just got My first Flintlock this year.I looked at price,quality,and barrel twist;[I prefer lead slugs].I chose a lyman [oh yeah,54 cal] gph.You do have to watch on flint size,lyman uses 3/4x3/4 and a longer one will worh...till it hits the rt hand side of pan and breaks up.I found the cut flint worked,but I prefer English,and hav'nt tried french flint yet.
Listen to those who have used flintlocks,if you can find some;you'll be venturing into a new place of small groups[just look at this site and see numbers in bp section]but always willing to help.
As yet I've never had a hang fire or misfire but it took years to have one in percussion,just had to get lazy.
Everyone stresses on lock quality,and the Frizzen being properly hardened,as well as over charging the pan. Buy a good number of flints,and learn knapping as you go,I'm thinking about it .I replaced thin cheap leather with sheet lead on the cock.
Have Fun with your decision.

 

[Loosenock]

This is an excellent link on how to set up and shoot a flintlock. Seems like I revisit this treatise about once a year. Good Stuff

http://www.chuckhawks.com/flintlocks.htm

'Loose