I bought a Traditions Kentucky rifle a year ago because I wanted a flintlock and enjoy small explosions close to my eye.
Anyways, I can't seem to get more than 4 to 5 shots out of it when I go to the range. The first two are 100% reliable, but the next few are touch and go before I have to break out the ball puller.
I usally spit patch and dry patch every other round and have tried every round, but it doesn't help. I clean the touchhole with a pick and pipe cleaner everyround. I can get a flash, but no ignition.
I use pyrodex because I can't get cheap GOEX. FFFG right now, but I'm thinking of switching to FFG once I run out. I'm using FFFFG in the pan that I make using a motor and pestle.
I seems that the breach area gets wet and cakes on the inside, but I could be wrong. When I pull the balls out, the powder is usally caked on the patch.
Do you guys have any ideas on whats going on? How many shots do you normally get before it needs a good cleaning? Thank you for your replies!
Steve
Anyways, I can't seem to get more than 4 to 5 shots out of it when I go to the range. The first two are 100% reliable, but the next few are touch and go before I have to break out the ball puller.
I usally spit patch and dry patch every other round and have tried every round, but it doesn't help. I clean the touchhole with a pick and pipe cleaner everyround. I can get a flash, but no ignition.
I use pyrodex because I can't get cheap GOEX. FFFG right now, but I'm thinking of switching to FFG once I run out. I'm using FFFFG in the pan that I make using a motor and pestle.
I seems that the breach area gets wet and cakes on the inside, but I could be wrong. When I pull the balls out, the powder is usally caked on the patch.
Do you guys have any ideas on whats going on? How many shots do you normally get before it needs a good cleaning? Thank you for your replies!
Steve