shooting flintlock

[gerald]

I have a interest in shooting a flintlock rifle never shoot one before, have a procussion know would like to get interest in flintlock

 

[mmahlock]

Go for it. I've got one gun that can go either way and its been a long time since I've configured it to shoot caps. All my other guns are flinters.

IMHO fint is the only way to go. Any questions just ask. :thumbsup:

 

[musketman]

I have a interest in shooting a flintlock rifle never shoot one before, have a procussion know would like to get interest in flintlock

For the most part, (except for the ignition) it's the same gun...

Flintlocks can be fickle, I assume you have been reading the flintlock section of this fine forum, lots of great reference material there...

What can we say about an ignition system the ruled for over 200 years in it's timeline...

 

[Johnny Tremain]

I wont own, or shoot anything else.

The thrill of the shot, is in the first one, and all that follow.

Dont exspect to master it in a day or two. It may take you a season to learn the tricks.

Rain or shine, hot or cold. My rifle fires each and every time.

 

[MSW]

i have launched many thousands of rounballs at a very wide variety of targets.

there is an ineffable magic at each and every shot that cannot be duplicated with any fixed cartridge weapon.

being a flintlock shooter is well, if you don't get it, you just don't get it.

good luck, don't use cheap tools.

MSW

 

[Wehrmacht]

Do not attempt to shoot a flintlock.Repeat..do not shoot a flintlock! To do so will cost you much money.You will put that cap buster aside and buy a flintlock.Once you have one flintlock you are totally addicted,and one is not enough.You WILL buy more.I own twelve.All custom made.It WILL cost you much hard earned money :nono:.

 

[roundball]

You will put that cap buster aside and buy a flintlock.Once you have one flintlock you are totally addicted,and one is not enough.You WILL buy more.

No question it's a sickness for which there is no cure...no going into remission, etc...one can only hope to "manage" it through repeated maintenance doses of shooting and getting more Flintlocks!!

:grin:

 

[Swampman]

Try to buy the nicest (best quality) gun you can afford.

 

[MikeChapin]

Go for it, like most everyone said, it can become an addiction. I have six rifles and four of them are flint and get the most use. I will soon have a seventh, a small .32, as soon as I finish it.

Swampman makes a great point. Nothing is more frustrating than a cheapo flintlock that only goes off occasionally. Many of the people here can steer you to good production guns that would do the job.

 

[xbowman]

As a newbie, I totally agree it gets in your blood. 2100 rounds so far.
xbowman

 

[TANSTAAFL]

Proceed to rock locks at your own peril, once you cross that line, there is no going back to the mundane.

 

You know what they say, "Once you go flint you never go back." I do however find time to air out my 45-70 Sharps every now and then.

 

[Bill Bryan]

You'll love it. I started with a Kentucky pistol over 30 years ago and I've loved em ever sense. Take my word and buy one with a good lock. It will save you a lot of frustration.