Whats a good entry level flintlock rifle?

[gerry303ca]

I have a Traditions PA Pellet flintlock that I bought several years ago and have had no trouble with it. I now plan on buying a Traditions Kentucky flintlock rifle. I also have their Kentucky pistol in the percussion model. I wish it were easier to take the pistol out of the stock for cleaning, but otherwise I'm happy with it.

 

[Palehorseman]

Looking for something decent & inexpensive to try out for flintlock shooting
Thanks

Just remember, rocklocks can become one of the most addictive things afflicted upon mankind.

 

[Palehorseman]

I'm not real impressed with the T/C rifles in flintlock, unless the lock was upgraded to an aftermarket "drop-in" brand.

TC has upgraded their rocklocks and they have changed the geometry of the cock. They also have the best customer service have ever seen. Few years back I picked up a used old style TC Hawken, only because it had a custom 32" Orion barrel. The original lock was a real flint eater, I sent the lock in to TC for repair, week later I got a new lock back at no charge. The new TC lock sparks as well as any I have seen and flint life is great.

When Green Mountain had their $100.00 sale on .54 smoothbore flinter barrels for the TC Hawken, I got one. Was a no pain drop in and has been fun to play with, little heavy up front, but still a useful practical conversion.

 

[higene]

Inexpensive flintlock

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=398737

Be quick or it will be gone!

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[dougiefreshhh]

I jumped into flinting with a 75cal brown bess. See thread below with pic.

The lock has performed well...and the frizzen produces a nice shower of sparks.

You can pick them up new for 500-600 from MIddlesex Trading Co up in NH.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=489240

Doug