My first smooth bore flinter

[fatboy]

Well found a deal I couldnt pass up picked up a Centermark .62 yesterday slightly used very nice shape. I traded a pistola and a old bolt action yugo mauser and cash for it cant wait to get out an shoot it !

 

[musketman]

Sounds like you are in for some good times... :redthumb:

 

[amccall]

Hope you like it, I really enjoy mine. They are a good quality gun and fast ignition. Went skeet shooting two weeks ago had a blast, literally. :thumbsup:

 

[fatboy]

I know 5 or so people that have these and they all like them I was just shocked at the price. I could not turn it down I almost couldnt buy the parts and have it shipped to me for what I paid and then I still would have to put it togehter . It should be fun shooting I got some .600 rd ball to run through it need to get some patching in the right width . ::

 

[kmeyer]

Does Centermark have a website? Or is there another site that sells their kits? I am looking for a relatively inexpensive smoothbore flintlock kit. Thanks.

 

[amccall]

He does not have a web site that I am aware of but if you do not have his information to contact him here it is.
Centermark Inc.
PO Box 575
Fredonia, NY 14063
(716) 679-0276
I have heard that he has some guns in the white and maybe some kits, not sure though. Give him a call, I got mine through a local vendor and these guns, new and finished are not inexpensive. They run high $800's to $900 finished.

 

[squirejohn]

A friend of mine has a CenterMark fusil and uses .595 balls. One day while shooting he ran out and tried to load my .600 balls. They wouldn't fit - at least with the patch he was using. I believe he got the .595 mold directly from CenterMark and I think it's made by Lee.

 

[fatboy]

I was using a .10 patching with tracks mink oil they can get rather tight after 3 rnds through it i have to swab it out. I want to try some .595's w/.10 and see how they work.

 

[fatboy]

Hi there KMeyer, He-bear already ansewered some of your ? anyhow check this out .http://www.longrifles-pr.com/tulle.shtml For about 550.00 plus what ever shipping you can get a kit I was think of them before this deal came up also checkout this place, http://www.northstarwest.com/

 

[amccall]

I have a centermark fusil and I load with a .600 ball and can push the ball in with my thumb using .10 ticking. I have used .015 patch but need a ball starter. I mould my own and I have a .600 lee mould, they mic. out to .600.

 

[kmeyer]

Thanks for the info all. I checked out each site and see alot of nice muskets. Does anyone know anything about the New England Fowler from MVTC? I really like the look of it. Here is the link:

http://www.middlesexvillagetrading.com/MNEF.shtml

 

[fatboy]

Hey he bear how long have you had the Lee mold ? I have been told to stay away from them ! Would like your input on there use and quality?

 

[fatboy]

I bought a few balls at the shop cast as .600 they are a little larger .002 to .004 bigger dont know if that is realy that big of a deal ? when i cast for my rifles they seam to come out pretty well right on .

 

[amccall]

I have only been making my own for a few years but they seem to do well. One thing I like about them is that they get up to temp fast so I have less rejects compared to the more expensive moulds. Also they are less expensive compared to others. I like them and they seem so to do well so far.

 

[Bearbait2]

Mr. LHunter,
If you will permit :m2c:, we have been using Lee molds for many years and have found them to be of excellent quality and well worth the money.
Best Wishes

 

[fatboy]

Hebear and Windwalker thanks for the reply's. Well you know how it is everyone has there opinion ! Just going by what other folks have said I have only a few molds and they are Lyman. But I'am willing to try the Lee brand to save $ :thumbsup:

 

[amccall]

One thing I like about this board is the information that you get. Some things work, others do not, but at least you have different things to try. I have used Lyman and T/C molds, both are good but I like how the lee mold works overall and the cost you can't beat. I would just try one for yourself or better yet, If you have a friend that has one you could borrow it. :m2c:

 

[Rebel]

I have been using a few Lee moulds and find them a good value for the money. They will last a long time if you take care of them.