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  1. Ruffedgrouse

    SOLD (SOLD) Brown Suede Fringed Shooting Bag $30

    If you'll take $25 shipped, I will take it. If you accept, how shall I pay - PayPal?
  2. Ruffedgrouse

    How did you get hooked?

    I've shot percussion cap rifles for many years, Then, one night, I watched Steve Rinella's TV Show "Meateater". The segment was called "Flash in the Pan" It was about the Pennsylvania Flintlock Deer Hunting Season. I was hooked and went out and acquired a Hawken Woodsman and Kentucky Flintlock...
  3. Ruffedgrouse

    SOLD Misc. Parts + unmarked percussion lock

    4645 S Scot Drive New Berlin, WI 53151
  4. Ruffedgrouse

    SOLD Misc. Parts + unmarked percussion lock

    I will take it. How would you like payment?
  5. Ruffedgrouse

    Hawken Woodsman or Kentucky Flintlock Rifle?

    If you had your choice, would you prefer a Hawken Woodsman or Kentucky Flintlock Rifle? The Hawken is more compact, seems easier to shoulder and aim, and the adjustable rear sight is a plus. The Kentucky Rifle has longer range, seems better balanced, but the rear sight is fixed...
  6. Ruffedgrouse

    Flintlock Rifle Flash Hole Placement

    Thank you everyone for your patience and sharing your knowledge. As soon as we get some decent weather here, I am going out to shoot these rifles with my buddies. And thank you longcruise & twisted 1in66for that article. It makes me a bit more confident in these rifles.
  7. Ruffedgrouse

    Flintlock Rifle Flash Hole Placement

    Thank you for your response. The poor customer service is why I created this post. I will try to shoot these guns but I have thoughts of returning 1. I just cant decide which one to return, the Hawken or Deluxe Kentucky Rifle.
  8. Ruffedgrouse

    Flintlock Rifle Flash Hole Placement

    Did you remove the pan & frizzen from the lock before grinding? If so, is it difficult to take apart and put back together?
  9. Ruffedgrouse

    Flintlock Rifle Flash Hole Placement

    Secondly, it is a simple matter of physics that the flash hole should be sitting higher in the pan, not at the bottom where it will be clogged/blocked by powder. A very simple fix. Align the flash hole correctly, when manufacturing and selling the gun to the marketplace to reduce any issues...
  10. Ruffedgrouse

    Flintlock Rifle Flash Hole Placement

    Thank you for your kindness and understanding...
  11. Ruffedgrouse

    POLISHING THE PRIMING PAN

    I am very new to the Flintlock game. Rec'd a Traditions Hawken and Kentucky Rifle from my Wife for Christmas. Do you remove the pan and frizzen from the lock before polishing? Also, my flash holes are sitting a little lower in the pan than I'd like. Can I grind down the outer side of the pan...
  12. Ruffedgrouse

    Flintlock Rifle Flash Hole Placement

    South East Wisconsin - New Berlin.
  13. Ruffedgrouse

    Flintlock Rifle Flash Hole Placement

    So, how did you shim the barrel. Did you put a washer under the Tang? If so, how high does the tang protrude out of the stock? Also, did you put anything under the barrel itself? What did you use, a thin strip of leather, lead, wood putty, etc.?
  14. Ruffedgrouse

    Flintlock Rifle Flash Hole Placement

    Did you receive the pictures?
  15. Ruffedgrouse

    Flintlock Rifle Flash Hole Placement

    Thank you for your response.
  16. Ruffedgrouse

    Flintlock Rifle Flash Hole Placement

    Do you remove the pan completely from the Lock and Frizzen, when you grind out with a Dremel Tool?
  17. Ruffedgrouse

    Flintlock Rifle Flash Hole Placement

    Unfortunately, I do a lot of research and pay considerable attention to detail. I think an integral part of a Flintlock should be done correctly by the manufacturer/importer. This is not a very difficult task. When I reviewed both rifles, it would not be difficult to do correctly by the...
  18. Ruffedgrouse

    Flintlock Rifle Flash Hole Placement

    The 1st two images are for the Kentucky Rifle - flash hole low and forward. The last picture is the Hawken Woodsman - flash hole low and back. You can see the flash holes are at the bottom of the pan.
  19. Ruffedgrouse

    Flintlock Rifle Flash Hole Placement

    Here is the photo of the Kentucky Rifle Flash Hole - low & forward. the photo in my previous post is of the Hawken - flash hole low & back of pan.
  20. Ruffedgrouse

    Flintlock Rifle Flash Hole Placement

    Thank you everyone for your positive and uplifting responses. I feel much better about these rifles now.
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