Cleaning the TVM flintlock with the bolt on flint flush kit

[jrubin]

After returning from the Central Florida Muzzleloaders meeting pre testing of the device, I'd inspect the accumulation of residue and discuss cleaning options as well as what had happened that day out on the field. After attempting to use another method, Ive opted to try the Flint Flush kit by Primitive Hunters to see how well it works. Following this the general cleaning of the unit.

This outing saw the first flint replacement as well as the first on field clog which was well managed, its easy to see how clogs can start once you can get a good look upon lock removal.

Furthermore a piece has come off of the from that was only glued on, I will need to call TVM and see what is going on and how that should be dealt with.



Click here for the video

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

I tried one of those flush kits and abandoned it quickly. Now I few them as just a gadget to separate a flintlock owner from more of their $$.

Returning to our roots, removing the lock, plugging the touch hole and swishing out w/ room temp water works as well as any method. Then clean & scour using tow wadding.

Dry, oil, done ...

 

[azmntman]

:metoo: I had one in the 70's and worked and was cute but I found it didnt work as well as a bucket of warm soapy water and 5-10 min of my time. I cant recall what I did with it, that was about the time I started noticing the meaningful differences in my female friends :hmm: :grin:

 

[Rifleman1776]

a piece has come off of the from that was only glued on

What piece fell off of where?

 

[azmntman]

To clarify my above post....mine was for percussion, little bottle to hold the magic cleaning fluid and the hose over the nipple. I still say just do it the old way (minus the cold creek and the roving injuns)

 

[Bon Sauvage]

That was an enjoyable, little video. :applause:

 

[stubshaft]

I too tried one of those gadgets that screwed into the liner. Went back to water and tow too.

 

[Cruzatte]

Nice video. I think those flush tubes work pretty well if you have a parallel sided barrel, not so well on a swamped barrel, because of the angle of taper on the barrel. And that's why I didn't have much luck. Glad it works for you, though. Keep up the good work and enjoy your new rifle.

 

[Col. Batguano]

It's obvious from the video that it will only work on left handed guns.

 

[stubshaft]

:rotf: No wonder I had problems.

 

[Ames]

I've had good results with some guns, bad with others. Recently I've switched over to a bolt, same thread as the touch hole, screwed in place for cleaning. Fill the barrel with warm water, dump it out, fill again. Dump it out. Then unscrew the bolt and go about your normal patch swabbing etc.

 

[Jaegermeister]

What piece fell off?

 

[Davemuzz]

I've been using warm soapy water for 38 years. I've never had an issue with corrosion or any other BP residue problems.

It goes back to the old adage of "If you make it.....men will buy it....because they now need it."

Hot Soapy....all you need to know.

 

[azmntman]

ATTN FLINTERS! I will soon be marketing an old/new solution to clean your weapons with. Ol Injun 3 ingredient recipe. 16.9 oz bottled for $1.39 and $8.99 SH. PM me yer pre orders it'll go fast. This stuff is Guaranteed to clean your guns as well or better than plain ol H20 n soap (it's the secrete injun ingreient :haha: )

Oh, yea, its safe on cap guns too :grin:

 

[Davemuzz]

Only if I can shower with it!! :rotf: :rotf:

 

[azmntman]

SOLD!

 

[tenngun]

Hey,!!! I think I can get that secret ingredient at my local Brown Derby liquor store.... are you sure it’s real Indian made? :haha:

 

[azmntman]

Genu-WINE :rotf:

 

[Davemuzz]

I wants at least a dozen.....I'll report the quality after my end of month shower. :rotf:

 

[stubshaft]

He's selling the old stuff from last month. I got the fresh batch compiled just yesterday. :thumbsup: