Flint and roosters.

[Britsmoothy]

Nothing exciting but nursing a virus I dosed up and headed out for a late afternoon bird or two.
My first shot was a hen. Instant ignition but I missed.
Second bird I had stalked and I got a miss fire, and again and again. If nothing else the bird by now shoved his head high wondering what the heck.....boom .

I knapped the flint and reloaded. Normal service was resumed and instant ignition got me a second bird.

I have no idea what the load was. Probably an ounce plus. No cushion wad bull and the very dusty powder at 3/4 the volume.

 

[beagle74]

Black powder and pheasants!!! Way awesome!

 

[oldschoolhunter55]

Nothing exciting but nursing a virus I dosed up and headed out for a late afternoon bird or two.
My first shot was a hen. Instant ignition but I missed.
Second bird I had stalked and I got a miss fire, and again and again. If nothing else the bird by now shoved his head high wondering what the heck.....boom .
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I knapped the flint and reloaded. Normal service was resumed and instant ignition got me a second bird.
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I have no idea what the load was. Probably an ounce plus. No cushion wad bull and the very dusty powder at 3/4 the vI

 

[oldschoolhunter55]

hats off to you sir. being sick and still getting out there.Great shooting. hang in there and thank you for sharing

 

[Yewbender]

Just what the Dr. ordered…flintlock and pheasents to cure your cold!

 

[Spikebuck]

Great job on the pheasants and hope you're feeling better soon!