Investarms flintlock 50 cal. Flint question

[lonewolf5347]

I like to ask anyone use 3/4 x 7/8" black English flints in there lock?

 

[45man]

Every lock is designed for a size flint. But I can say the English flint is prime. Just fit to what your gun needs. You are on course and need no help.

 

[johnfrommd]

You have to watch the length of the flint to insure it doesn't hit the pan. I have tried longer flints in my Lyman GPR 9 (same lock) and have had to grind them down so they didn't hit the pan. Now I only buy the TOTW recommended size.

 

[Sidney Smith]

Yes, that's the only size I use in my Siler, and L&R locks. As was said, Track of the Wolf has a good size listing based on brands of locks, and which size flints they take. Hitting the pan is one thing to consider, another is whether the flint at half **** is touching the frizzen or not. You want it to be close to but not touching the frizzen at half ****.

 

[Livbucks]

My Lyman and my Traditions both take a 5/8.