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I don't think the air here in Swarkansas is ever below 85% humidity. On most days even after just one or two shots it will be wet at the vent.

On those days I wipe well and dry the frizzen, flint, vent, and pan after every shot.

After those are clean and dry, I place the pick in the vent, load, remove pick, prime, etc.

On a humid day when hunting I will also dump and reprime regularly, as mentioned, about every 15 min.

I also believe a cow's knee is a must on any type of a rainy, or immediately post rain hunt. One fat drop of water in the wrong place can throw a wrench in things.

*dry pan*
*clear vent*
 
I don't think the air here in Swarkansas is ever below 85% humidity. On most days even after just one or two shots it will be wet at the vent.

On those days I wipe well and dry the frizzen, flint, vent, and pan after every shot.

After those are clean and dry, I place the pick in the vent, load, remove pick, prime, etc.

On a humid day when hunting I will also dump and reprime regularly, as mentioned, about every 15 min.

I also believe a cow's knee is a must on any type of a rainy, or immediately post rain hunt. One fat drop of water in the wrong place can throw a wrench in things.

*dry pan*
*clear vent*
I'm in NE Arkansas close to the Mississippi river. When I go to the range in the summer, I take a worn out T-shirt with me. The pan, frizzen, and flint must be wiped between each shot, otherwise, I get a clack. It looks like a soup in the pan and I really have to work to get it all out.
 
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