I will, thank you. Never a misfire.
I’ve never shot a flintlock but it’s on my to do list.
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I’ve never shot a flintlock but it’s on my to do list.
I have been shooting flintlocks and percussion guns since 1952, when my grandfather showed me that loading technique thumping the stock.
He also taught me the difference between the two. Priming powder in the pan and up against the flash hole of a flintlock can slow ignition. There is no flash hole with a percussion gun but a flash channel and powder there gives the best ignition.
Mike in FL
50 Cal.
Mike in FL
50 Cal.
I am no one, an authority on nothing, a person with limited knowledge. But I have never understood why Tripe 7 or any substitute powder sells. If you like black powder guns, why desire or buy what didn't even exist when muzzleloaders were all that was available. Maybe people buy it because they are not really into muzzleloaders but wants one to take advantage of the season, and can easily buy the fake stuff at most sporting goods stores. But to someone wanting to experience history and who loves guns and items used in bygone years, I have to ask why lessen the experience on the most basic and significant level of the blackpowder era, which is blackpowder. I mean using substitute powder in a blackpowder rifle is like rebuilding a classic car to original condition and installing a joystick driving controller. Okay, not the best analogy and people should definitely do as they please without checking with me. I should not have felt a need to say all that. No offense intended.
longcruise
70 Cal.
@Mike in FL I think you hit on the bigger factor and that's the ease of acquiring it. They also don't shoot as much so cost is stretched out over more time.
A couple years ago my son in law picked up a pound of 777 for himself and two of his boys to shoot in a day long shoot. They were all shooting cappers and had zero ignition problems.
A couple years ago my son in law picked up a pound of 777 for himself and two of his boys to shoot in a day long shoot. They were all shooting cappers and had zero ignition problems.
I’d say that’sa goodly part of it.
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Blackpowder is not widely available as are the substitute powders. Others, including myself, don't like black powder. i use the stuff for blasting stumps and rocks.
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You're idea of using Real Black Powder is the ticket! Let us know how it works out!
Mike in FL
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To each his own, but if you dont use real black powder you don't live in the mountains of VA in 1750 like I do.
Most don’t care, they just want another way to kill another Bambi. That’s all there is to it. Chester guns like fake powder.
smoothshooter
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I would ditch the 777 and stick to real black powder.
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