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    1:44 twist 50 cal and lead conicals

    I have a Traditions Woodsman Hawken, 50 cal flintlock, 1:48 twist. Like you, I experimented for months trying to see if it would shoot a conical well enough for a hunting load. My results....... it hated the Hornady Great Plains bullet no matter what charge of 3 F I had under it. The...
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    1st time shooting a flintlock

    Whitetail deer in Pa. late flintlock only season.
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    1st time shooting a flintlock

    Even though my thread was hijacked by questions from a left handed shooter and it seems nobody's read my updated pt.2, I'll answer some more questions now. I have tried shooting the gun with the ramrod in and out of gun, it seems to make no difference in my point of aim. I'm not sure why...
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    1st time shooting a flintlock

    Casting my own doesn't work for me since I live in an apartment complex, otherwise, good idea.
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    What got you interested in flintlocks?

    To be honest, never had much of an interest until I moved to PA. Just trying to make use of PA.'s late "flintlock only" deer season. Have to admit though, it is fun and I've learned a lot from members of this forum.
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    1st time shooting a flintlock update, Pt. 2

    I agree, that's what I plan on doing. Thanks for the encouragement.
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    1st time shooting a flintlock

    I have updated this post by starting a new one instead of latching on to this one.
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    1st time shooting a flintlock update, Pt. 2

    Figured I'd start a new post with an update to my original post. Got to the range today. I know this may upset the "purist" but my old eyes can't see those blackened sights very well so I switched out to Williams "Fire sights", fiber optic sights, wow, what a difference that made. I could...
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    1st time shooting a flintlock

    I left the ramrod out while shooting it, guns forearm wood was resting in the sandbag, not the barrel. I can see if I was resting the rifle on the ramrod/barrel but don't see where it would make a difference resting on the forearm wood. Anyone else have an opinion on this ??
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    1st time shooting a flintlock

    I agree, but I never said I wanted to use a bigger slug to make up for a bad shot. I just believe, that given 2 shots on a deer, 1 with a RB, 1 with a 320-385 gr slug both in the same "kill zone", the heavier slug will anchor a deer quicker. I'm sure some shooters will disagree, and that's ok...
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    1st time shooting a flintlock

    that will be one of the combinations I'll be trying. Like I've said, I have a lot more experimenting with powder charge, ball or conical to do. I've just started but I'm liking the journey so far.
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    1st time shooting a flintlock

    Will be trying that also. Years ago when I shot my T/C Renegade caplock, it really liked the T/C maxi and hit deer hard; that's why I thought I'd start with these and see if I got the same results. Gonna try them again with a stiffer charge, maybe 80- 85 gr. to help push that big slug.
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    1st time shooting a flintlock

    Yep, I experimented 2 quick "plunges" from the spring loaded primer tool and 3 plunges. Did seem to have quicker ignition with less primer in the pan. Like I said, new to this and will be experimenting for a while. Have learned a lot and appreciate all comments.
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    1st time shooting a flintlock

    I joined a few months ago, haven't posted much but have read tons of posts to learn about flintlocks. Bought a Traditions 50 cal. Hawken Woodsman from a member here; finally got to the range today. Yes, way different than in-lines or even my sidelock percussion T/C Renegade. Shooting 70 gr. of...
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    2022 Plains deer hunt report

    Congrats ! Nice buck and gun !!
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    It’s getting pretty bad!

    Luckily, I have a "mom & pop" shop right down the street from me that cater to muzzleloaders and shotgunners ( trap, skeet) Have had no issues getting anything for my muzzleloaders.
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    How old are ya?

    69 here, didn't start shooting til about 19-20 years old when I moved out of home ( mom hated guns) Been shooting and hunting ever since. Shooting percussion and in-lines about 30 years, just getting into flintlocks.
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    SOLD Reduced Traditions Hawken Woodsman Flintlock 50 cal

    Yes, I bought it. I'd like to add that I think Jappo and I had a great transaction and I'm pleased with the rifle.
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    Hello frpm PA

    welcome from Hanover, Pa.
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    First flintlock deer

    Very nice story and congrats on the deer.!
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