Pedersoli Scout 32 cal.

[Bardo]

I have a question about flintlocks and this lock on this rifle. I do not have much experience with flintlocks -I mean very very little. But is it realistic to think this will ignite as fast as a percussion cap? I have this gun in kit form that isn't done. I got it 4 or 5 months ago. Since then I got a T/C Renegade flintlock that was in great shape but had an older lock. I couldn't hit anything with it free hand because of the slight delay. But off the bench it was accurate. I was using 3f Goex for the charge and prime. It was accurate when shot from the bench. I read a lot of stuff that flintlocks can be just as fast as percussion. And read the sticky above. I don't know anyone that shots a flintlock locally. My buddies give me a hard time for buying a gun with a rock tied to the hammer. But is this how flintlocks are? I don't want to continue building this if they are. I guess I could swap it out for a percussion lock. All the other "hassles" of a flintlock aren't a negative to me. But I have to hit what I am aiming at. :grin:

Bardo

 

[Wes/Tex]

I have no experience with the Pedersoli Scout, but I can guarantee you that a properly tuned flint lock is not only about as fast as a percussion gun but will fire even if held inverted. Some commercial locks need need adjustment and I have no idea if Pedersoli locks fall in this category or not. A well tuned flintlock is a thing of beauty.

 

[torn moc]

My 32 scout is just as fast as a caplock..it is a Fine lock, but remember there is no need to completely fill the pan with 4fff,,,just a tad will do just fine. Enjoy! You have an exceptional little rifle !

 

[Ken Cormier]

Hi First let's say I do not any thing about your gun. That being said the fun of shooting a tuned flintlock has to be the second most fun you can have with your clothes on. Stay with it when you get things worked out your friends won't /can't figure out how your out shooting them. I started out on probably the cheapest Spanish flit lock on the planet so I know how you feel. My advice to you is learn every thing you can about f/l in the long run you won't regret it. I know this is not what you wanted to hear I just wanted encourage you to stay with it.

 

[rafterob]

Once you have fine tuned your flintlocks they will go off as instantaneously as you can perceive. The goal is to overcome flinch. You will train yourself to ignore the flash of the lock and focus totally on your sights and target. That is when the magic happens. The best shooters in my club all shoot flintlocks.

 

[stinkyfeet]

I have nothing but great luck with all my pedersoli flinters, though i dont have a scout rifle I have numerous others and they are by far the best sparking locks I have on a factory gun hands down

 

[Bardo]

How do you fine tune the flintlock? Is there a tutorial some where? I am guessing that means more then getting the flint sharp and in the right place. I really want this to work, so you guys are giving me hope. The people around me aren't so optimistic.

Bardo

 

[Bardo]

When you say a tad how much is that? I have a treso dispenser I think it drops 3 grains and about filled the pan for the renegade. would you do half?

Bardo

 

[hanshi]

By using 4F to prime with, a flintlock will sound as if it fires instantly, which it does not of course. A percussion is 4 to 5 times faster than a good flintlock but you'll be hard pressed to prove it. Slow-mo video of both cap and flint shows the cap being much faster. But when you're dealing with hundredths of a second a slow-mo camera is the only way to measure it. Suffice it to say, a good flint lock is fast...very fast. The actual slower ignition of a flintlock is why you must learn to "follow through" when you shoot. You can't simply pull the trigger and drop the rifle; doing so will throw the shot off target. With a flinter once the trigger is pulled you hold that rifle firmly in firing mode for a moment. That way you know the ball is out of the muzzle before the gun moves.

 

[Bear Rider]

Bardo,

If that dispenser is filling the pan half full, it's likely dispensing more than 3 grains.

Where is the vent hole in relation to the top of the pan? Ideally, a line drawn across the top of the pan should go right through the center of the hole.

One thing you can try as well. When you raise the rifle to your shoulder, rotate it briefly so that pan is down. You want to make certain that the vent is not covered by the priming powder.

 

[kingsax26]

:thumbsup: +1
follow through is key. I know people who outshoot guys with caplocks all day long. Get the lock tuned...and practice practice practice. I actually keep an old flintlock on the wall with a clothes pin in the cock. And I will pick it up...sight...and shoot....the key is keep your sight picture till the smoke clears...then lower the rifle. You should be aiming through the whole process

 

[Black Jaque Janaviac]

I had a Pedersoli Kentucky which had the same lock as the scout. That was a really fast lock. It seemed to eat flints fast, but I can't imagine anyone complaining about the lockspeed ofthat particular lock.
If I had to pick I would choose lock speed over flintlife. With a brand new flint the first dozen shots would go off reliably then I'd get occasional misfires.

 

[Bardo]

I like the "follow through" that should help my marksmanship skill in general I would think.

Is it worth saving up and get a custom flintlock? It seems in the world of flintlocks a quality lock has a huge effect on accuracy.

 

[Swede50]

I have a TC flintlock rifle and it is a tad slower than my percussion.
It is a blast to shoot I once had a percussion CVA Kentucky pistol until some drug addict stole it from my dad's house.
I would love to have another Flint Lock pistol.

 

[hanshi]

It really depends on whether you want a hand built gun or not. A factory rifle that performs with excellence doesn't actually need to be replaced. I've a passion for longrifles and simply had to have a flinter in .32 that was a longrifle.

 

[Drago]

I bought two used ones and both had very stiff main springs and frizzen springs. Thinning both thickness and width did wonders. The frizzen spring could be the reason for short flint life. They are nice for production models.

 

[Pete G]

I like the "follow through" that should help my marksmanship skill in general I would think.

Is it worth saving up and get a custom flintlock? It seems in the world of flintlocks a quality lock has a huge effect on accuracy.

If it is a GOOD custom flintlock, yes. Just remember...in most cases you can build a better gun that you can buy.