The Baron
45 Cal.
- Joined
- May 10, 2004
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I have a dilema. My Caywood Type "C" is my first flintlock. I really like the gun and enjoy shooting it immensely. On game, I've fired 6 shots... 2/2 on Tom turkeys and 4/6 on geese. Needless to say, my faith in the gun is strong in the woods. Problem is, the flint life for this gun is short. I have read in the past here that some guys get 30-50+ shots from a flint. Well, I'm lucky to get a dozen. On my goose hunt, a brand new flint lasted only 5 shots before it was too dull to spark and I had to change in the field. I was prepared and put in a new flint, and while it fired it took the edge right off. I doubt I'll get a second shot from that flint even! I think the very best I've ever got was about 20 shots from a flint, and that was exceptional. The typical is 5-10.
I am using the Tom Fuller flints from TOTW. As far as I have read, these flints are top quality but I think I recall reading that my brand of gun is known for being hard on them. Is there anything I can do to fix this? I have NO gunsmith's skills, so unless a lock was a drop-in fit, I wouldn't even attempt it. And I certainly don't see myself bending parts with any confidence. I have considered trading the gun, but I have already become rather attached to it, so that seems somewhat extreme.
Help!?
I am using the Tom Fuller flints from TOTW. As far as I have read, these flints are top quality but I think I recall reading that my brand of gun is known for being hard on them. Is there anything I can do to fix this? I have NO gunsmith's skills, so unless a lock was a drop-in fit, I wouldn't even attempt it. And I certainly don't see myself bending parts with any confidence. I have considered trading the gun, but I have already become rather attached to it, so that seems somewhat extreme.
Help!?