Pedersoli Frontier

[smo]

I had similar issues in high humidity with my Lyman GPR .54 cal , until I drilled out the touch hole.
Problem solved… at least in my case
Yep, I had to file down the front sight a bunch too..

 

[PastorB]

At this point in my muzzleloading journey I cannot understand why one wouldn't go with a custom rifle. They hold way better, have faster ignition and are straight up a better rifle.

They are a great entry rifle I will say that.
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I have been blessed to have many rifles given to me, and have others that I got very cheap. I'm older now, and am in a place where I can afford more costly things, but still remember what it is like to have a young family and all the expenses that come with it. I drove a 1991 Geo Metro 5 speed manual, without A/C for 18 years to put my kids through Christian school and college. That whole time I was wishing I had something "better", envious of those who had nice 4x4 trucks and SUV's. That is why someone might have to settle for a Pedersoli vs. a $3000-$8000 custom rifle. A toy vs. a better future for my kids and grandkids, not a hard decision. I counted myself fortunate to have a Pedersoli and others.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

I can buy a lot of powder, caps and lead for $1400… don’t know if I’d spring for the flintlock. Just thinking’ about it is all.

 

[Flint.]

I can buy a lot of powder, caps and lead for $1400… don’t know if I’d spring for the flintlock. Just thinking’ about it is all.

You can get the flintlock lock and touch hole liner for around $280 or so and change yours out. It bolts right up, no fitting. I swapped my back and forth a few times between flint and cap. I just prefer flint now though.

 

[sturmkatze]

Great gun. Mine's a .50... You don't need a custom gun. Nice, but plenty of deer have been killed and matches won with production guns.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

You can get the flintlock lock and touch hole liner for around $280 or so and change yours out. It bolts right up, no fitting. I swapped my back and forth a few times between flint and cap. I just prefer flint now though.

That's an interesting idea. What about this wood screw everybody talks about, is that in issue installing & removing over and over?

 

[Flint.]

That's an interesting idea. What about this wood screw everybody talks about, is that in issue installing & removing over and over?

That's a possibility I guess if you changed it out every day. See post #12 for a solution.

 

[Grenadier1758]

That's an interesting idea. What about this wood screw everybody talks about, is that in issue installing & removing over and over?

My TVM American Fowling Gun has a wood screw for the forward lock bolt. To prevent the wear issue on the front wood, just leave it installed as it is not necessary to remove the wood screw to remove the lock for cleaning.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Like this lock for example?
https://www.vtigunparts.com/store/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=58&cat=Pedersoli+Locks
Item 39b

 

[Flint.]

Like this lock for example?
https://www.vtigunparts.com/store/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=58&cat=Pedersoli+Locks
Item 39b

That looks like it. You will also need a touch hole liner. I would call them with your rifle's serial number to confirm. They were very nice and helpful when I called to order mine.

 

[user 48702]

Bought a .45 Frontier, but originally wanted a .32, which was not available at the time. I had Rice Barrels make a .32 barrel for it with a Pedersoli breech plug I provided, and Jason faced the breech plug which eliminated the patent breech. I replaced the sights with some I bought from TOW. Now I have a flintlock Frontier in two calibers, .32 and .45.

I've been a big fan for years, but the only thing I don't like about the Pedersoli guns produced in the past 15 years or so, is their brown finish. Since about 2008, the brown finish is actually a Cerakote type finish. All their ads say "Rust Brown Color Finish", true, but Cerakote (type), not traditional true rust brown. I guess they're proud of the finish because even some of their $2,000 + dueling pistols have the same brown finish.

 

[FlintRock]

All the Pedersolis I’ve seen have been great shooters and fast ignition. Maybe not exact copies of guns from times past but if you don’t care then it’s a moot point. Thinking I’ll get a frontier flint in 54 next, customs are nice but though they’re 2-4 times the price, I haven’t seen any evidence to suggest they’re 2-4 times the gun.
In actual fact I quite like that the base model frontier is beefy enough that it can be left as is or “customised” with some engraving and shaving if one wishes.

 

[Andy Q.]

I have a couple of them, one in .45, the other .54. I have nothing but good things to say about them, especially at the price they sell for (or used to anyways). Just a couple of upgrades I did that were cheap. Threw away the cheap "dowel rod" that it came with, replaced it with hickory. Replaced the hard to see, way too thick front sight with a thin German silver blade. Drilled the touch hole out slightly to 1/16", that has given me 100% ignition when the pan powder goes off, which is most every time. (When I'm at the range, I sometimes let my flints get too dull) Finally I removed the plastic looking factory finish, replacing it with boiled linseed oil.

Is it as good as a custom gun, aesthetically. Nope. A little front heavy, but I got used to that. LOVE the easily removed barrels for cleaning, not authentic I know. As accurate and reliable as any flinter I've personally seen, including high dollar custom jobs. Not scared to take them hunting, as I might be with a entry level custom flint that cost 5 times as much. Mine were quite cheap, I know they cost a lot more nowadays.

Hallo Pastor,
Do the .45 and .54 barrels have same contour ? I mean, external dimension...
Cheers,
Andy

 

[PastorB]

Hallo Pastor,
Do the .45 and .54 barrels have same contour ? I mean, external dimension...
Cheers,
Andy

No sir, the .45 measures 0.815", and the .54 is 0.895", measured flat to flat with calipers. Just about 1/16" of an inch difference.

 

[harleynut]

Anyone own this rifle in flintlock? Reviews?

Asking for a friend.

I have one in a .45 flintlock

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Just put a deposit on it....holding until April then paid and shipped...

Frontier .50 cal

 

[harleynut]

Only issues i have is the cheap ramrod and the offset of the hammer to the frizzen Other than than its a sweet shooter. I guy in my M.L. club has had one for 35+ years only thing he has done is replaced the frizzen from wear and the front screw on the lock stripped from cleaning tare down. He used a insert To fix that issue. And he said to buy a handful of ramrods the one they sell with it is junk . Enjoy Sir !!

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Hickory ramrod for sure. Same as my Frontier caplock.

 

[Coinneach]

I had one in .54 Flint.
Shot my first muzzleloader deer with it in 2018.
I loved it at first, until I started shooting custom guns with swamped barrels. Sold it and used the money towards building a custom rifle and there's no comparison between the two.

At this point in my muzzleloading journey I cannot understand why one wouldn't go with a custom rifle. They hold way better, have faster ignition and are straight up a better rifle.
I'm going to be speaking about this topic at our church's wild game dinner coming up.

They are a great entry rifle I will say that.

Well many of us started out with a common production ML and then learned to appreciate and hunger for a Custom gun, all part of the journey.

 

[harleynut]

Well many of us started out with a common production ML and then learned to appreciate and hunger for a Custom gun, all part of the journey.

Yes sir !! I just joined Washington State Historical Gun Makers Guild to learn how to build from scratch. They also teach how to make pistols,powder horns and display cases ect