Leather or Lead?

When shooting in the dark, in slow motion, in the laboratory, I like to use lead. But, when hunting or target shooting during daylight, I prefer to use leather. To each his own.

 

[Larry Pletcher]

The ignition pictures look the same to me for both lead and leather. The only question I see is does leather hold the flint more securely? I think it does. Just an old man's opinion.

Another old guy agrees with you. I said earlier, "If I were to draw a conclusion it would be that I can not see significant differences in the performance of the two methods. I doubt that I would be at a disadvantage with either method." As far as what holds most securely, I've used leather for so long, it's a habit.

Regards,
Pletch

 

Naugahyde :blah: Period correct, and PETA approved.

Bill

 

[Va.Manuf.06]

Naugahyde :blah: Period correct, and PETA approved.

Bill

Careful Bill, with the overly enthusiastic harvesting of the Great Nauga for furniture use back in the 1960s, '70s and into the early '80s, the Nauga has been placed on the endangered list in it's native nation of Lower Slobovia. Transplanted heards that were moved to other areas have not taken hold and we are looking at a practically non-existent supply of fresh hides. Just wanted to let everyone know that you will have to confine your sources of this fast becoming rare material to second hand stores and your maiden aunt's living room. Oh, one last thing, avoid the section of that old recliner where anyone rested their head, the oil turns the hide hard and rather stiff.......)

 

[Rifleman1776]

He wiggled. Thet deer ain't ded enuf. He wants another flint/wrap combo. :rotf:

 

[Rifleman1776]

It will certainly loosen up if all you use is the lead. Basically all I did was to "add" the lead to the leather wrap for extra weight. It's not much weight but it seems to help in the case of a couple of small locks. Otherwise it's leather only for me.

At a recent competition, I was shooting my new fowler, using lead wrap. I found I had to retighten after about every third shot. Using leather on my longrifle, Jaeger and Brown Bess such constant 'looseness' was never a consideration. Stands to reason, lead has no 'spring back' or elastic qualities. It compresses and stays compressed.

 

[ebiggs1]

If I were to draw a conclusion it would be that I can not see significant differences in the performance of the two methods. I doubt that I would be at a disadvantage with either method."

I agree with this statement 100%. :thumbsup:
This is the same as I have seen and I did try several different brands of locks. The results were the same, there is really no difference, differently no gain, using lead. That leaves me to my statement, “Leather is easier to use, so why not use it.” If you perceive that lead works better for you, than go for it. It probably isn't hurting anything either, except if there is a warranty question involved. It's your choice. The problem arises when folks say quantitatively leather, or lead, is better. :hmm:

 

[Va.Manuf.06]

He wiggled. Thet deer ain't ded enuf. He wants another flint/wrap combo. :rotf:

Yep. I saw that..... :shocked2: