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jigfishnut

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I have a TC flint hawken in 54 and GPR flint in 54 what are the proper sizes and kind. Also where is the best place to purchase.

James
 
Your GPR takes a 3/4 x 3/4 square flint.
If I recall correctly the T/C takes a 5/8 x 3/4 flint. I'm not 100% sure on this one...

Track of the Wolf sells good flints and also has the recommended sizes listed on their flint page.
Shipping can make them kinda expensive unless you're ordering a bunch or some other stuff too. I usually buy mine at Friendship or trade shows where I can hand pick the ones I like.
 
First, ignore the machine cut flints. Yes TC sells them or used to and you can find them marketed by other companies. I've had folks tell me the TC lock for flints needs to have the cock replaced for better geometry for better sparking..., well with a knapped, English flint, never had a problem.

Second, get a few mail order flints for this hunting season, then next April, as you're in VA, better schlep up to the Fort Frederick Market Fair, even if you only go for a day. Then hand pick the flints for your lock from the half dozen or so folks that sell them. Plan on buying a couple dozen, so bring some good cash. They don't spoil, the price is only going to go up, and if you change rifles with the newest one taking a different size, you can always find somebody who will buy yours. I keep a mason jar full of the three sizes that I use.

LD
 
I like to get my flints from Stonewall Creek Outfitters. Quality flints (English black or French amber), good prices, really nice folks and if you request, Troy will hand pick flints to your specifications.
 
English Flints only... cut flints are not worth messing with and they are over priced.

When I shot a GPR with a stock lock it liked 3/4 flints. I also tried 5/8 and they worked but 3/4 worked better.

If you decide on upgrading the lock which is an excellent idea I used 5/8 in my L&R lock.
 

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