matchlock burn rate

[asbrown]

I'm looking in to maybe doing a matchlock in the future. Is it possible to keep a slow match burning all afternoon, and if so, HOW? Or when you hunt do you not light it until there's a chance you can take a shot? If it is left to smolder all day how long will it last on average? Does it have a burn rate ie. an inch an hour or something like that. I really have no clue as I've never even seen one in use in person, and don't know anyone who has one.

 

[Copperclad]

Hi
I don't know from beans , but this Wiki article says approximately 1 foot per hour. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow_match

I am guessing results may very :wink:

 

[preston cook]

1'per5min so ift per hour is correct. :v

 

[Alden]

Except u keep it lit on both ends... In case that buck'n doe attacks!
:wink:

 

[Matt85]

i would keep it lit and simply carry extra match cord. 4-5 feet extra of match cord wouldnt be too much to carry.

-matt