school me on them. Where do you get flints, what kind of powder, etc.
I'm intrigued by them and been thinking about one but know absolutely nothing about them. It wouldn't be something I'd shoot a lot, but it will be shot now and then.
If you get a caplock the substitutes are ok. If I was shooting a flintlock, I would shoot FF blackpowder. You need FFFF for the pan. Lyman and TC still sell flintlocks so if your LGS doesn't have what you need they would. Read all your instructions and study up. They are fun, but clean up sucks. Bath tub is best. Hot soapy water, a good jag and dry it really well then oil it up. It's been a while so check it out before taking my word for it.school me on them. Where do you get flints, what kind of powder, etc.
I'm intrigued by them and been thinking about one but know absolutely nothing about them. It wouldn't be something I'd shoot a lot, but it will be shot now and then.
Was I right about what to put in the pan?The various substitutes will not work in a flintlock. Has to be the real stuff. Granulation depends to some degree the caliber of the gun. The general rule is above .50 -2f, below .50 3f. Having said that I shoot 3f in all my rifles no matter the caliber and save the 2f for my fowling guns.You need to get down to the Mecca of M/loading, Friendship where the NMLRA holds it's two big shoots per year. Next Spring Shoot is in June. Stay away from sawed flints and get knapped flints. They'll last much longer. Any more questions , just ask. I know a couple things about them.
Was I right about what to put in the pan?
Ok so what is 2f, 3f, 4f, etc. Does that equate to grains somehow
Where do you find black powder these days? All I've ever seen around was Pyrodex