Gun Flints

[user 49399]

Thanks, I'm really glad I asked the question. As a total Newbie I never knew that the quality of a lock can lead to more shots per flint. What I am thi9nking is, a good quality lock pays for itself by being easier on flints. Next question- I know nothing about knapping flints but it sounds like that is a required task- how difficult is it? Thanks.

Well, if I can do it, anybody can.

And I do good to sharpen a pencil.

 

[Red Owl]

Thanks. Appreciate it.

 

[Jason holgate]

Great post I enjoyed

 

[APG]

Up to now I've been a percussion shooter. On flints, how many shots do you get before you have to put in another flint or knap, etc.? What do most of you do? Knap (and how do you do that ?) or just put in another flint? Thanks.

Between one and one hundred per flint.