which flintlock

[chemist308]

Well, I'm looking to replace my flintlock rifle with something a little more traditional looking. I use it for deer and the one I have works, but it's short, 1 in 48 twist and has too much trigger weight.

I'm looking at either a Lyman Great Plains Rifle, or a Cabellas Blue Ridge rifle. Does anyone own or have experience with either of these? I'm firing patched round balls at deer 25 to 100 yards. Which one is better and why?

 

[chemist308]

Anyone?

 

[DixieTexian]

The Lyman is supposed to be good, but I only have cap-n-ball stuff.

 

[Ranger 40]

Why not go American. Contact TVM Mat Avance in Corinth, Miss. The customs such as the Tenn, style flinter cost a few hundred more than one of those imports.
Some times they will have what you want in stock. These guns have Siler Locks, Davis triggers, GM barrels and nice workmanship. They also replace and repair guns to the orginal owners without a big fight. Parts for these guns can be had over night if need be. Just try getting parts for one of those over priced imports??

 

[arcticap]

Generally, everyone seems to like the Lyman products, but to each their own.
Check out this thread where rusty in Italy highly recommends the Pedersoli Frontier Flintlock for the larger lock, rather than some other Pedersoli models that have the smaller flintlock.
IIRC, the Frontier is the same model as the Cabela's Blue Ridge rifle, but you should look closely to be certain.

http://thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=282100

http://www.davide-pedersoli.com/ArmiCategoria.aspx?CategoriaId=190&lang=it

To inquire about parts availability, try this full service outfit:

Flintlocks, Etc. The only U.S. full line dealer direct distributor ... Flintlocks, Etc. PO Box 181 Richmond, MA 01254 Phone: (413) 698-3822 ...
http://www.flintlocksetc.com/

 

[rusty from italy]

And why not this??

http://www.euroarms.net/Avancarica/AVHTM/HF350.htm

I don't know who import it in the states, but it's a wonderful flintlock rifle, with martial origin!!
ciao
Rusty

 

[1911 guy]

I've got a Pedersoli.

I got a Pedersoli .36 cal flintlock from Cabelas several years ago, the Blue Ridge model. Great squirrel rifle. The lock is fairly well made, but there is a slight irregularity between the frizzen and pan when it's closed. Have to dump and re-prime often in humid weather when hunting in the early season. Other than that, I really like it.

 

[Sistema1927]

The Lyman's have well hardened frizzens. I have a Lyman Trade flinter, and from your description it sounds like that might be what you own at present. Yes, the twist is not quite right for patched balls, and yes, the trigger is a bit heavy, but it always sparks.

If I was buying another one it would be the Great Plains.

 

[RandyB]

As ranger said. TVM Makes a great product. I own a .40 and .54 and love them both. Great shooters.

 

[chemist308]

The Lyman's have well hardened frizzens. I have a Lyman Trade flinter, and from your description it sounds like that might be what you own at present.

Actually I currently have a Traditions with ss barel, fiber optic front blade site, camo composite stock, and an absolutely horrid trigger pull. I want my next flintlock to have better trigger pull (double trigger is a must), accuracy, traditional look, ability to take at least 100 grains of powder and preferably be in 50 cal.

 

[Fisherman_48768]

50 Flinter

Chemist308 you looking for something like this"

 

[Fisherman_48768]

Or this?

 

[chemist308]

Wow, now that is a beautiful stock. I'm not real fond of the second trigger, and I don't necessarily need all that brass, but that is just beautiful. When not shooting, I hope you either hang it on a wall or keep in glass cabinet because that is a beauty!

 

[Fisherman_48768]

Then you would probably appreciate this one, small silver inlays and iron furniture

Wow, now that is a beautiful stock. I'm not real fond of the second trigger, and I don't necessarily need all that brass, but that is just beautiful. When not shooting, I hope you either hang it on a wall or keep in glass cabinet because that is a beauty!

Thanks for the compliment, I cut the trees down for these and built them, first one is curly maple, second is crotch black walnut and bottom one is plain maple, all grown around town. Nope, I keep them in a safe but I do take them out to hunt with and target shoot. Taken lots of game, large and small with them from black bear to elk and squirrel.

 

[windjammer]

I have a Thompson Center flintlock for sale.
Hasn't been shot a half dozen times.......

[email protected]

 

[palongrifle]

Why not buy a custom flintlock. You'll appreciate it more. I'm not much into the imports and Lyman makes a cheap rifle. The Cabelas Blue Ridge is a cheap made one to. If your serious about BP invest the money.

 

[flintman]

Between the Cabela's and Lyman,I'd go Lyman all the way.

 

[jacobhh]

I agree with flintman. I like the Lyman of the two but, custom
is the best choice. If you go straight barrel you can save money.
a lot of builders wil allow you to supply barrel, even lock and save
even more.

 

[buzzard80]

It's not a custom, but I've got the .50 Cabela's Blue Ridge rifle (Pedersoli, Frontier). After I figured out the loads and patch thickness it's very accurate and reliable. The larger lock sparks well, and seems to seal well (no irregularity in lock as noted in earlier post).