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  1. M

    First Flintlock ...Need help

    Gentlemen...The weekend came early. Spent the day at the range. After enlarging to 1/16 and adding the chamfer the rifle is fixed. I shot 2f and 3f; reliable ignition from the first shot. Thanks for the valuable info.
  2. M

    First Flintlock ...Need help

    Thanks for the advise regarding drill sizes. As a matter of fact I have these drill bits. Ill give a range report after this weekend. Mike
  3. M

    First Flintlock ...Need help

    Thanks Guys, I have some 3f and will try that as well. I think Ill end up drilling the hole tho, Ill work my way up to 1/16. Part of the fun of building is the fine tuning! :)
  4. M

    First Flintlock ...Need help

    Hope this works!! http://s1383.photobucket.com/user/MikenAZ1/media/IMG_1604_zps15b79dd8.jpg.html?filters[user]=140960012&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=0
  5. M

    First Flintlock ...Need help

    Had two main charge ignitions out of 10 , the hole was drilled in the barrel from the factory , no liner. Ill try to post a close up picture.
  6. M

    First Flintlock ...Need help

    That was my next suspicion , It measures out to .055/in. What size can I make it? It's a .45 cal rifle if that helps.
  7. M

    First Flintlock ...Need help

    I finally finished my first flintlock. For safety I loaded only with powder and cotton wadding and glad I did! I could not get the main charge to ignite. I'm using Goex 4f in the pan and Goex 2F for the charge. The pan charge is igniting but wont set off the main charge. There is no...
  8. M

    Pedersoli Rocky Mountain Hawken

  9. M

    Pedersoli Rocky Mountain Hawken

    just opened a PB account after seeing a few others here. on the Colt Fourm I can take them directly from my file. Photo link soon.
  10. M

    Pedersoli Rocky Mountain Hawken

    Guys , How do I up load pictures here. Im not new to boards...but this one has me stumped.
  11. M

    Pedersoli Rocky Mountain Hawken

    Ive been shooting BP since my High School days. My first was a T/C Hawken Kit in 45 cal. I still have that rifle. Shooting took a back seat to the USAF, Marriage,Kids and a few job moves.Well...we've finally settled in Arizona and the bug has stuck me big time. I took my boys shooting with my...
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