First flint deer+Larger replacment lock?

[Hoosier96]

Howdy all, been awhile since i posted, but i have been around trying to soak up knowledge. As some of you may know i bought a traditions Kentucky flintlock last winter. It's always been a dream of mine to own a flintlock rifle, its also always been a dream to hunt with one. I've been hunting since i was a kid with all sorts of weapons and, im proud to say i finally scratched one off the bucket list and got a deer with a flint lock. It was a great experience i hope to repeat again and again, harvesting a deer like my ancestors did 200 years ago.

While i have you here i have a question too. Has anyone, or does anyone know, if its possible to replace the lock on a traditions Kentucky long rifle for a larger one? 5 years ago i broke my wrist in a farming accident (right wrist, you'll never guess which hand is my dominant one lol), im still living with the consequences today and up until recently its made bow hunting pretty much impossible. Another thing its made difficult is fumbling around with the small flints my rifle uses. If i could get a larger lock thus larger flints it would make my life a lot easier. Thanks guys, and heres a picture of my deer!

 

[Tradbow]

Very nice deer. Congratulations

 

[BillKilgore]

Congrats on the nice buck. I can't comment on the larger lock, so I will let the more knowledgeable folks reply.

 

[megasupermagnum]

Have you tried simply using larger flints in the lock you have? If you are currently using 5/8" by 5/8", try a 3/4" by 3/4". You might have to cut a small hole in the leather to get the flint back far enough, but it's worth a shot.

 

[Ballshooter]

Awesome buck I got my first flintlock deer this year a little guy but oh so tender. I also pour my own roundballs and make my own black powder what a feeling it was to take an animal with my homemade stuff!

 

[sb 54 cal.]

Great deer, am now trying to put traditions Kentucky rifle together. You can try l&r lock with their rpl locks have one on cva mountain rifle was easy to fit used 3/4 flint.

 

[jackpine54]

Nice buck, congratulations!

You might check with L&R locks. I know they make replacement locks for some, not sure about your model.

 

[appalichian hunter]

Congrats, on a nice traditionaly killed deer.

 

[Jim K]

Beautiful buck! Congratulations

 

[Flanders]

I’ve killed a good number of deer with a flintlock , but still have not gotten a buck, you sir started out quite impressively !! Congratulations!!

 

[Hoosier96]

Have you tried simply using larger flints in the lock you have? If you are currently using 5/8" by 5/8", try a 3/4" by 3/4". You might have to cut a small hole in the leather to get the flint back far enough, but it's worth a shot.

Yeah i tried going up a size, but the corners hit the barrel and the edge of the pan unfortunately

 

[Hoosier96]

Great deer, am now trying to put traditions Kentucky rifle together. You can try l&r lock with their rpl locks have one on cva mountain rifle was easy to fit used 3/4 flint.

I saw some l&r locks for my rifle on track of the wolf that's good to know thanks.

 

[smo]

Congrats Good deer!

 

[pilot]

Nice buck!

 

[megasupermagnum]

Yeah i tried going up a size, but the corners hit the barrel and the edge of the pan unfortunately

It is ok to have the flint offset in the jaws so it doesn't hit the barrel. There is no reason it has to be centered, and a lot of "good" locks are purposefully made this way. I doubt the L&R lock is what you are going to want, they are designed to be semi-fits. They are not bigger. If you want to go completely off scale, a jaeger or fowler lock is what you want. I can't even imagine the work required to make one fit on your rifle. Locks aren't cheap either, only a little less than the cost of the barrel.

For the cost of your rifle plus a new lock, you would be more than 1/2 way to the cost of a Jim Kibler colonial rifle.

 

[Bearkiller]

L&R does make a replacement, but the flint is just a little bit longer. Check this link for more info
L&R's RPL-01-F Flint Lock to upgrade the CVA & Traditions Kentucky Rifle & Pistol, right hand only, made in the USA, by L&R Lock Company - Track of the Wolf

 

[Crow-Feather]

Since the lock was covered, I will just say that it looks like your wife makes you put your trophies in the garage also. Outstanding animal and great hunt. When we get old, we have our memories. You have a great memory of this hunt. Best of luck next year.

 

[Hoosier96]

It is ok to have the flint offset in the jaws so it doesn't hit the barrel. There is no reason it has to be centered, and a lot of "good" locks are purposefully made this way. I doubt the L&R lock is what you are going to want, they are designed to be semi-fits. They are not bigger. If you want to go completely off scale, a jaeger or fowler lock is what you want. I can't even imagine the work required to make one fit on your rifle. Locks aren't cheap either, only a little less than the cost of the barrel.

For the cost of your rifle plus a new lock, you would be more than 1/2 way to the cost of a Jim Kibler colonial rifle.

What about the flint hitting the edge of the pan though? Won't it wear them down and break them faster?

 

[Ames]

Gring off the outside corner of the flint and it wont hit the side of the pan.

 

[erhunter]

If you get a replacement L&R RPL do yourself a favor and send it to Brad or Shane Emig at Cabin Creek Muzzleloading in York, Pa. for a tuning before you even put it in your current CVA. They do wonderful work and the new lock will function terrific! It cost me about $125 including shipping to have it done. The money was well spent! On the advice Of Brad DON"T send it FedEx, they lost my original that didn't make it to their shop! Please send it USPS insured.