Hello all. I am brand new to flintlocks and after much research and planning I took my Rifle, A Traditions Hawken .50 cal woodsman flintlock, out to the range with no success.
The black powder successfully ignited on the pan 100% of the time but No matter how much I attempted reloading the pan. I could never get the powder to fire. this has led me in the position of now having to wait for a bullet puller to come in the mail to get the thing out.
there are a number of factors that could be contributing to this issue and I don't wish to waste anyone's time. so I will try and be as succinct and thorough as possible.
1. while I would have considered the touch hole to be cleared before heading out I did not bring any wire or suitable implement to actually insert into the hole so it may have ended up clogged by the initial firing attempt.
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3. Try as I might, The ball was NOT properly seated, I only discovered this poking around with a cleaning rod and realizing with the handle's leverage I could still go deeper...
I really dont have any practical experience, I would love to hear anyone's perspective or advice. I have a lot of ideas where to go but I'm not looking to Elmer Fudd myself.
Thank you for reading!
The black powder successfully ignited on the pan 100% of the time but No matter how much I attempted reloading the pan. I could never get the powder to fire. this has led me in the position of now having to wait for a bullet puller to come in the mail to get the thing out.
there are a number of factors that could be contributing to this issue and I don't wish to waste anyone's time. so I will try and be as succinct and thorough as possible.
1. while I would have considered the touch hole to be cleared before heading out I did not bring any wire or suitable implement to actually insert into the hole so it may have ended up clogged by the initial firing attempt.
2. Deleted by Moderator.
3. Try as I might, The ball was NOT properly seated, I only discovered this poking around with a cleaning rod and realizing with the handle's leverage I could still go deeper...
I really dont have any practical experience, I would love to hear anyone's perspective or advice. I have a lot of ideas where to go but I'm not looking to Elmer Fudd myself.
Thank you for reading!
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