Flints?

[Smokey Plainsman]

Thanks, gang!!

 

[okawbow]

How close are you to Mill Creek on the Union/Alexander county line? The creek itself, has good flint, and there were many ancient quarries along it.

 

[CyrusP]

Received my 5 pounds from IMA tonight. Looks like 90 useable for my NWTG, and double that of larger pieces that need work to reduce size, sharpen edge, etc. I’d say absolutely worth the $122.00 I paid just for those 90 as long as they work. I’ll test some this weekend and report back.

 

[TNGhost]

View attachment 349364View attachment 349365Received my 5 pounds from IMA tonight. Looks like 90 useable for my NWTG, and double that of larger pieces that need work to reduce size, sharpen edge, etc. I’d say absolutely worth the $122.00 I paid just for those 90 as long as they work. I’ll test some this weekend and report back.

Looks good. You seem to have received a larger proportion of the amber (supposedly French) ones than I did. I found them to be somewhat better

 

[CyrusP]

I did the 5 pounds and hand select. I realized IMA is about 15 miles south of me. I pass within a few miles on my way to work a few days a week.

 

[Banjoman]

Here’s one of my homemade flints which has about 20 shots on it so far. It should be good for at least 20 more. If not, I’ve already got my money’s worth out of it.

 

[Rock Home Isle]

Where are you all getting your flints? I’m noticing rhe prices are rising on them and want to stock up before they get permanently inflated like everything else in the hobby.

Thanks!

https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/chert.145705/

Here’s a good thread on flints, making flints, finding knappable stone…etc.