My first flintlock

[belld416]

I’ve been shooting caplocks for several years now and decided to jump into the flintlock rifles and get my feet wet.

I was fortunate enough to be able to purchase a rifle from a good friend that had built this rifle.

It’s a 45 caliber. Has 42” GMB, Siler lock and Davis triggers. I love the way this gun shoulders and shoots.

I still have a lot to learn but I’m certainly having fun while doing it. Thanks to Bob Wilson for building me a fine rifle

 

[Woody Morgan]

Pretty! And it's a shooter too!

wm

 

[deermanok]

Nice looking rifle.

 

[Eric Krewson]

I like slender rifles, you have a beauty.

 

[smo]

Congrats on a fine looking rifle!

 

[Ponderosaman]

Great group! What was your yardage?

 

[belld416]

Great group! What was your yardage?

That was from only 25 yds. I was filing and drifting my front sight a bit trying to walk my shots in. Haven’t got to shoot it as much as I wanted because of the weather.The last shot was the bulls eye. It may have been luck but that one was a good shot to end the day with.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Nice shooting. That is a very nice rifle too, I really like the stock on it and the brass butt plate.

 

[S.Kenton]

Very very nice!

 

[Ponderosaman]

That was from only 25 yds. I was filing and drifting my front sight a bit trying to walk my shots in. Haven’t got to shoot it as much as I wanted because of the weather.The last shot was the bulls eye. It may have been luck but that one was a good shot to end the day with.

I love that the last shot was the bulls eye, what a great day shooting right!?

 

[belld416]

I love that the last shot was the bulls eye, what a great day shooting right!?

That’s exactly the reason I didn’t take another shot. I had just drifted my front sight just a bit and hit there so I stopped on a good note. Maybe I can stay close on my next range day.

 

[Mike Payne]

Very fine rifle you have there that would make any man proud. Congratulations on going to flinters you will never regret making that step. Enjoy!

 

[Critter Getter]

Very nice! Greg

 

[olskool]

very nice gun! next see what it will do a 50yds, that will be the real test. what was the load?

 

[hanshi]

You certainly started off with a very nice rifle. You're hooked now and there's no escape.

 

[jdw276]

I’ve been shooting caplocks for several years now and decided to jump into the flintlock rifles and get my feet wet.

I was fortunate enough to be able to purchase a rifle from a good friend that had built this rifle.

It’s a 45 caliber. Has 42” GMB, Siler lock and Davis triggers. I love the way this gun shoulders and shoots.

I still have a lot to learn but I’m certainly having fun while doing it. Thanks to Bob Wilson for building me a fine rifle

Very nice rifle. Know the builder and a heck of a guy. You need to bring it out on the 27th to show off at the talking rock BPShooters monthly gathering. Take care.

 

[belld416]

very nice gun! next see what it will do a 50yds, that will be the real test. what was the load?

I was using 45 grains Goex fffg. .018” patch with a .440 hand poured ball.

 

[1950DAVE]

A lovely firearm.
Dave

 

[poker]

Thats a beauty and it appears like its a tack driver too! Lotsa fun ahead...

 

[Squatch84]

Very nice rifle! .45 is my go to caliber.