Simple question…..

[ETipp]

"Again, I’m not referring to shooting, reload and shoot again in a relatively short period of time."

This is exactly the type of shooting I was referring to. As far as hunting goes, I've had about as much luck with one as the other. I would say that a caplock is probably easier to keep moisture resistant.

Understand. Thank you for the information

 

[ETipp]

I’d also add this. Go ahead and get a flintlock. Percussion guns are fun but flintlocks are on a whole different level of fun. And it’s not that hard to keep a flintlock up and running, just different.

When you take that first squirrel with a flintlock, you’ll see what I mean.

I know you don’t want this thread to become a this vs that discussion and I’m not trying to go that way either. But I have found that priming a pan is easier than capping a nipple in cold weather.

Just my 2 cents.

I’d also add this. Go ahead and get a flintlock. Percussion guns are fun but flintlocks are on a whole different level of fun. And it’s not that hard to keep a flintlock up and running, just different.

When you take that first squirrel with a flintlock, you’ll see what I mean.

I know you don’t want this thread to become a this vs that discussion and I’m not trying to go that way either. But I have found that priming a pan is easier than capping a nipple in cold weather.

Just my 2 cents.

I’m actually looking forward to getting a flintlock. Just wanting information.

The reason why I want one is to take my squirrel hunting to the maximum level.

 

[Penske]

As most have stated cover your lock, but also constantly every few minutes change prime in pan. Wipe out pan and replace prime is the key to hunting in the rain to ensure ignition every time during hunting.

 

[Mogadishu Meanderer]

The Scotsman whom invented the percussion cap was a duck hunter. Could it be at one time in disgust he cried out...."aye I am so sick of missing Ducks and wet pans"....?

Do you know what he yelled after ."aye I am so sick of missing Ducks and wet pans"....??? Well, he said “I must do better” and tarraaah…the percussion cap was born!!! (Or so history claims as there were a couple of stillborns in France and the US I believe!)

 

[Collie]

I’m actually looking forward to getting a flintlock. Just wanting information.

The reason why I want one is to take my squirrel hunting to the maximum level.

The next step after a flintlock is to get a matchlock.

 

[azmntman]

I'm a dirty addict but I have some control. Never interested me actually.

 

[wiscoaster]

The next step after a flintlock is to get a matchlock.

Oh, you're really tempting me, aren't you?!?!? I'm imagining showing up at my range with a matchlock .... hooweee!!!

 

[Mowich]

Sorry if this was already posted I got lost with so many pages.
There are a few styles of pans on Locks that would also help keep good ignition in the rain.
L&R makes an English Flintlock with the roller frizzen with a tear shaped "waterproof" pan.
The Chambers early English lock has a frizzen that fits over a lip around the pan to make the pan more waterproof.
A good lock some lip balm, beeswax or bear grease and a cow's knee and a clear head, you should be good.

 

[morehops52]

I’d also add this. Go ahead and get a flintlock. Percussion guns are fun but flintlocks are on a whole different level of fun. And it’s not that hard to keep a flintlock up and running, just different.

When you take that first squirrel with a flintlock, you’ll see what I mean.

I know you don’t want this thread to become a this vs that discussion and I’m not trying to go that way either. But I have found that priming a pan is easier than capping a nipple in cold weather.

Just my 2 cents.

Most gun cabinets have room for a flintlock AND and percussion rifle. The best long term decision is one of each (at least).

 

[Banjoman]

Of course, you could get a Joseph Manton flintlock which was designed to shoot in the rain. $$$$

 

[Grenadier1758]

@Banjoman, that was the theory that the Manton lock had a waterproof pan. In practice, the pan was approximately water resistant.

 

[TFoley]

Perhaps the best way to deal with a "miserable jerk" is to block him/her, as I have done for this individual. If we all do it, perhaps he will go away. Jerks hate to be ignored.

ADK Bigfoot

That's what I did - long ago.

 

[Banjoman]

@Banjoman, that was the theory that the Manton lock had a waterproof pan. In practice, the pan was approximately water resistant.

Thank you. That’s interesting. Does “approximately water resistant “ mean they were no more water resistant than other flintlocks of the time or was his idea actually an improvement?

 

[longcruise]

So far this non flintlock shooter who aspires to has a question . After considering the solutions and methods suggested I'm inclined to favor waterproofing around the pan with some sort of sealant. Suggested has been crayons, patch lube, chapstick and some that aren't coming to mind.

Here's my "simple question"; will that method tend to glue the frizzen and pan together? Would the flint strike possibly fail to pop the frizzen open?

 

[nchawkeye]

Not if you have a good strong mainspring, Vasoline also works ...

 

[Bad Karma]

Now you've insulted Spam!

That's pretty much the last straw. When I do well I celebrate with Spam.

On a bet I made up some smoked “burnt ends” of spam alongside my normal pork belly burnt ends. The ladies loved the spam version and the men were more impressed with pork belly… just my science based two cents.

 

[Bad Karma]

Forgive me if someone already raised this point, but only within the Muzzleloading community can someone raise a “simple question “ and garner 125+ posts over 7 pages.

Nah, you should see the motorcycle forums. Check out a “which oil” thread or two…

@Grenadier1758 said, “ @Banjoman, that was the theory that the Manton lock had a waterproof pan. In practice, the pan was approximately water resistant.”

I really liked the double coach gun with the drain exiting in front of the triggers. There’s a clever man. Not sure it actually worked but he apparently never stopped thinking…

 

[Rob M.]

I will hunt, and have hunted, in a light rain with my flintlocks. The guns have never failed to fire; and one one of those drizzly days I did take a deer. I use a greased lock cover, and carry the arm with the covered lock under my armpit, under my capot, with the barrel always sloping down. I also change the priming at least every hour. And I often seek the cover of a nice big tree.

When it's raining more steadily, I do what I imagine my ancestors would have done. Stay in, stay dry, and don't risk illness.

I wouldn't participate in a shoot in the rain. The more you expose your gun to it, the more chance you have of problems. And just standing around in the rain has never appealed to me... no matter what I'm doing.

Exactly ....well said ....

 

[Rob M.]

Perhaps the best way to deal with a "miserable jerk" is to block him/her, as I have done for this individual. If we all do it, perhaps he will go away. Jerks hate to be ignored.

ADK Bigfoot

Thank goodness for that ignore button !! LOL !!

 

[CaptainKirk]

First, to the OP:
I have a flinter but have never attempted shooting in the rain. If I were to hunt in that situation, I would either consider using my caplock, or keeping my flinter as waterproof as possible with a cow's knee until ready to shoot. If squirrel hunting, if you do have a misfire, not the end of the world. It's not like you wasted a once- in-a-lifetime elk tag. You will surely find out what works and what doesn't in practice.
Second, WRT to 'road rage' stirred up by the OP's audacity to ask a question...are questions against the rules now? Should we do away with the search bar? Is it more 'manly' to spend a lot of time searching for the answers on the forums or Google because we don't want to offend someone by asking a 'stupid' question?
Seriously?