French Flints ?

[Dickert54cal]

Ive always used American and English Flints. I have a place close by Horstguns---that sells the French Flints. Ive never used them and he assures they are 2nd to none. Does anyone have comment either way on these off white flints?

 

[flintlockmdj]

I find them more expensive but no better than the english flints that I have used for 30 years.

 

[RiverRat]

I use Black English flints in all my flinters. A friend gave me a French Amber flint and I liked it very much. My Siler locks always get close to 100 shots with a English flint and the French Ambers flint was just as good. My Chamber's Round Face lock, throws sparks with a crayon in it...jus kiddin' :haha:
When I pick through a quanity of Black English flints, I always pick those that have a amber color to them when I place them up to a light :hmm: Maybe I should order a dozen of them French flints and see if I can get more shots?

 

[roundball]

I bought a couple dozen from Horst...at best they were no better than Tom Fuller Black English Flints, and a few of them were not as good...their price is[url] ridiculous...in[/url] summary, I resold 1 dozen of the 2 dozen I bought...no plans to ever buy any more.

 

[Joel Boyles]

I started out with the black English flints, but on a whim, decided to try some Missouri flints from forum member Rich Pierce, and was quite pleased with them. The performance was easily equal to the English flints in my rifle (I got 30 shots from one flint before I had to retouch the edge) and the price is quite reasonable. Plus, Rich is a great guy to deal with!

Enjoy today,

Joel

 

I use French amber flints in my tulle, just becsuse they look neat. outher than that a Tom Fuller is just as good and cheaper.

 

[arquebus]

I'm still in the learning process with my flinter, but a couple of years ago I bought some French Amber flints at the recommendation of a more knowledgable friend. To be honest, I didn't notice any improvement over my black English flints....if anything, they weren't as good so have gone back to the English for regular use but have kept the remaining French for spares.

 

[Dickert54cal]

Thus far it seems that I should save my money. They are a bit $$$$ ---unless there is a signif. diff. I will not waste tons of $$ on them---I may just purchase a single flint to see if there is a diff. I didnt want to get soaked by purchasing 1 or 2 doz. The Lrg Delux Siler is only a year old--It too throws sparks with my kids Crayolas. :grin: :thumbsup:

 

[roundball]

Thus far it seems that I should save my money. They are a bit $$$$ ---unless there is a signif. diff. I will not waste tons of $$ on them---I may just purchase a single flint to see if there is a diff. I didnt want to get soaked by purchasing 1 or 2 doz. The Lrg Delux Siler is only a year old--It too throws sparks with my kids Crayolas. :grin: :thumbsup:

Go ahead and get a half dozen or a dozen and try them first hand for the experience...that's why I got mine...most of the fun of any hobby is the learning and experiencing.

Besides, just one flint won't let you draw any valid conclusions...it might be a flint that gives you 50 shots or one that gives you only 10...at least with several you'll get a better overall feel for them compared to BEFs.

 

[silverfox]

Roundball those French Flints I got from you seem to be working very well in my rifle. Can't say they are any better than the Tom Fuller's and Tom's are easier to get and cheaper. I see no differenct in performance (Except) the French are rounded on one end and English are sharp on both ends. I get a little more distance or use with the English.
Fox :hatsoff:

 

[roundball]

Glad they worked out OK for you...

 

[Dickert54cal]

" Go ahead and get a half dozen or a dozen and try them first hand for the experience...that's why I got mine...most of the fun of any hobby is the learning and experiencing.

Besides, just one flint won't let you draw any valid conclusions...it might be a flint that gives you 50 shots or one that gives you only 10...at least with several you'll get a better overall feel for them compared to BEFs. "

Good point!

 

[redwing]

This French Horse has been beaten like a rented mule.
We have been over this many times. Round Ball is right on the English vs The French Amber.
The big problem with the Amber is that the sizes vary too much. Add the extra cost to the odd sizes and you end up paying double for the Amber. I picked thru them and made some pistol flints etc. They spark Ok but the Fullers are more uniform, less waste. :hmm:

 

[MSW]

well, redwing, you're right, the subject has been worked over pretty well. having said that, for my 'two cents' i haven't had any substantial difference in performance between French Amber Flints and the Black English.

they do look kinda cool, though- especially on my 36, which is stocked in american lacewood- about as un PC as you can get and still keep a straight face.

you don't have to marry 'em, just bang 'em into the frizzen...

 

[Dickert54cal]

Didnt mean to repeat a post. I did a search here and came up with nothing on French Flints. Though it may be a dead horse to some who have been here for soem time---keep in mind, for newer members you will continually get questions asked over and over. Though Ive been at this sport some time learning is a continuing thing.... :surrender:

 

[redwing]

Thats OK Cowboy, did't mean to offend you. I hope I didn't say anything that will keep you from asking questions.
You may notice folks from the west are a little more direct than our eastern cousins. But we are all comming from the same place. The French Flint issue was "Front Page" here a few years back. :surrender:

 

[Dickert54cal]

Oh no way!!! LOL---BIG back and shoulders here to go along with a thick skin :grin: :v