Firing a Flintlock upside down

[roundball]

:rotf: :rotf:
You have GOT to get out more !!!!!!!
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Hey, think about it all them guys in New Zealand, and Austrailia are firing they're Flintlocks upside down all the time with no problems :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: Bill

 

[Arrowstorm]

I didn't believe it until I started using real black powder.

True. Both my flintlocks will fire upside down. Of course, seeing as there is no reason you should EVER need to fire a ball from your rifle whilst holding the firearm upside down seeing as how it's generally considered an unsafe condition holding your firearm incorrectly :nono: , if you wish to do this, and would like to do it safely, there is no need to use a projectile. Just use a blank.

I'm not sure though if this demonstrates either perfect tuning of your rifle.... or.... just the amazing speed at which black powder burns.

 

[Rocky Johnson]

Musketman is there any thing you can't do with a computer?? :winking: Rocky

 

[Two Trails]

We used to use this as a tie breaker in a rifle frolic. I'd strongly advise using about a half of a normal charge if you are really firing the gun. The wrist on the stock doesn't give as good a grip to an upside down hold. A full charge can be a reason for stitches with the recoil.
Two Trails

 

[musketman]

Musketman is there any thing you can't do with a computer?? :winking: Rocky

Yes, but I'm not telling... :blah: :rotf:

 

".....When a Flintlock sucessfully fires while being held upside down, it indicates it's a quality, well tuned lock....."


True or False?

False. Just another one of the coutless wivestales associated with muzzleloaders IMO.

Cody

 

[Norseman]

"A shooter who sucessfully fires a flintlock while HE is upside down and hits his target, indicates a quality well tuned flintlock, as well as a damn good shot"! :rotf:

 

[robinghewitt]

Durs Eggs son Joseph used to make them upside down and waterproof :thumbsup:

 

Durs Eggs son Joseph used to make them upside down and waterproof :thumbsup:

And inside out :grin: . Am I reading that photo correctly?, are the tumbler and frizzen driven from the same spring?.

Cody

 

[Two Trails]

Would that be referred to as an under rock cock? :hmm:
Two Trails

 

[Toomuch_36]

".....When a Flintlock sucessfully fires while being held upside down, it indicates it's a quality, well tuned lock....."


True or False?

False. Just another one of the coutless wivestales associated with muzzleloaders IMO.

Cody

Actually, when upside down, when the pan starts to open the powder will fall out directly into the spark and give better ignition. When we bench test a tuned lock at the shop we will turn it over sideways and strike it, in this manner the powder will be falling away from the spark instead of into it. If you can get consistant ignition from fireing it on it's side you will realy have a winner.

Toomuch
............
Shoot Flint

 

".....When a Flintlock sucessfully fires while being held upside down, it indicates it's a quality, well tuned lock....."


True or False?

False. Just another one of the coutless wivestales associated with muzzleloaders IMO.

Cody

Actually, when upside down, when the pan starts to open the powder will fall out directly into the spark and give better ignition.
Toomuch
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Shoot Flint

:thumbsup: pretty much. The story that it "indicates a quality well tuned lock" is, IMO rubbish.

Cody

 

[MattWisc]

An interesting Flintlock pistol. :hmm:

Underhammer Pistol


MattWisc
Bottom Slappers Forever!
Dare to be different!

 

[Toomuch_36]

An interesting Flintlock pistol. :hmm:

Underhammer Pistol


MattWisc
Bottom Slappers Forever!
Dare to be different!

Complete with T/C Patriot sights.

Toomuch
...........
Shoot Flint

 

[paulvallandigham]

Shooting a flintlock upside down just proves you didn't forget to put the frizzen spring back in the lock before you primed the gun! :rotf: