bbbarr
32 Cal
Have no idea what I’m getting into. Trying to get into flintlocks for hunting. Located in eastern Pennsylvania.
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Welcome. You'll find PLENTY of info here!
Welcome to the forum from Western North Carolina.
Ok, so you are ‘trying to get into flintlocks for hunting’. A good first step, admitting you have a pending addiction. That said, assume you are planning to hunt with a flintlock next year, as this year’s PA flintlock season is right on top of you, so there is plenty of time to learn.
Your learning curve could potentially be a lot quicker if you can find a local club or mentor. Fortunately, most traditional muzzleloader shooters/hunters are more than willing to help someone get started, so finding local help shouldn’t be that difficult, particularly where you are located. You could also tell us about your gun, or the one you want to get, or just ask questions. This crowd is easily entertained.
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Welcome from N. Central Pa. Fifty yrs. hunting the Pa. flint deer season.......Ask away.
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Welcome from W PA. You're in the right place. Do a lot of searches and ask a lot of questions. Reading is invaluable.
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Welcome to the forum from Eastern NC. As I to am a newbie, I can tell you that, you have come to the right place. Are you doing a rebuild or are you set up and ready to go?
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Welcome from New England.
bbbarr
32 Cal
Thank you!
bbbarr
32 Cal
Hello!
bbbarr
32 Cal
Hey I’m in Berks!
bbbarr
32 Cal
I actually came across this website trying to research what a decent flintlock would be to use for hunting white tails!
bbbarr
32 Cal
I have some other hobbies that may stay in front but I do see myself potentially becoming quite addicted. I have a couple of local buddies that are willing to help me out. I just have to find the “right for me” flintlock first.
As dumb as it sounds my goal was to try and get set up for this years season but after a little bit of research I maybe waiting until next year.
I was starting to look at Traditions Deer Hunter but ideally I want something I can shoot 75-100 yards and something that’s decent out of the gate. I was reading that a lot of guys have to modify their Traditions to get them to operate smoothly and that’s been kind of a turn off for me. I also noticed a lot of the other brands have longer barrels which my understanding is that will help with accuracy at the 75-100 yards I’m hoping to reach out to.
I was starting to look for a CVA mountain rifle or a T/C Hawken but haven’t had too much luck yet in finding either.
I walked around a local gun shop yesterday and they had a Traditions Deer Hunter for a decent price but then I started looking at the wall of accessories and powder and patches and I haven’t felt so clueless in a long time. Ended up just walking out and continuing with my day.
bbbarr
32 Cal
Thank you! First things first I’m trying to figure out what a decent flintlock would be to buy for white tail hunting that would have a range of 75-100 yards and what caliber would be optimal for that.
bbbarr
32 Cal
Thank you!
