Where to find quality flints, possible bags, powder horns

[DavyCrockett]

I'm brand new to flintlocks, and I've found some handmade possibles bags, and powder horns, but I don't know exactly what I'm looking for and I don't want to needlessly spend hundred of dollars on them to ensure I don't buy crap, but I don't want to be cheap and not spend enough and get low quality gear. I also have no idea where to find flints, I'm looking into learning some flintknapping skills, mine are rudimentary at best now, but there's flint everywhere on my land.

Any advice on what to look for when buying powder horns and bags? And any idea where I might could get a few well made flints while I work on learning how to make them myself? (Or perhaps permanently if I end up being too terrible to ever make any :haha: )

 

[bubba.50]

there are frequently awesome horns for sale in the classifieds here made by horner75, hawkthrower & others as well as very nice bags by cutfingers & others. quality is top-drawer & prices very reasonable.

 

[DavyCrockett]

Thanks a ton, I'll check out the classifieds right now. Hopefully a good one will be there or show up soon. But I'm in no hurry

 

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[Coot]

Try looking at the CLA (Contemporary Longrifle Association) site for some very nice bags & horns. Clay Smith (Clay Smith Guns) generally has some bags as well as our own Classified here on the Forum. Costs nothing to browse and the more you look, the better feel you will develop as to what is out there & what kind of prices people are asking. Nothing beats going to a CLA or Southern Arms show or major trade fair where you can see gear in person.

PS - for flints, cleaning jags & other misc shooting needs, try TOW (Track of the Wolf)

 

[FishDFly]

http://www.muzzleloaderbuilderssupp...?cart_id=2666218.10347&next=25&product=Flints

Cutfingers

Horner 75

CLA

Do a search for Ron Vail

All are top craftsman.

I buy from them all, nice folks to business with.

Also try The Possible Shop, he is a board sponsor.

The Leatherman for quality bags.

 

[shawn_c992001]

Even if you search on Evilbay or other sites you can look around and see what you like. There is a good thread going on now of "What's in your shooting bag" down in the Photos section, you should check it out.

 

[AZbpBurner]

Take a look at the Tom Fuller flints at Trackofthewolf.com

The price is right and I have had great results with them in all my rifles.

 

[Spikebuck]

Stonewall Creek Outfitters for flints. While I'm a fan of Track of the Wolf for many things, the flints from Stonewall Creek are superior, IMO. More expensive by "each" cheaper in volume.
http://www.stonewallcreekoutfitters.com/

October Country has some very nice bags:
http://www.octobercountry.com/ I have a couple of their bags, but the Seneca is my favorite. Lots of separated pockets to keep things organized and the 9" x 10" size with 3" gusset is big enough to carry all you want while still not being overwhelming in size.

I would also highly recommend one of their brass range rods. I went many, many years without a range rod, and when I tried one, I never turned back. It'll make putting those tight patch/ball combos down a lot easier when shooting target.

 

[coloradoclyde]

Jack and the others have given some great examples of places to get your gear.

Places to avoid would be the big box Chinese importers and knockoff sellers like, Cabelas, Bass pro, Wal-mart, etc.

The cheaply made, import, close-out, overstock merchandise carried by them will only bring you trouble.

 

[tenngun]

Look before you leap. "Flint lock" covers a big time. F and I through revolutionary horns tended to be fancy. Fedral horns, though still flintlock, tended to become plainer. Today we like to stuff enough stuff in our pouch to supply us through doomsday, while many older pouchs tended to be smaller. Some pouchs were simple envolopes.
A pouch and hon set may run you the best part of $300 or more...make sure its what you need before you invest.

 

[jdw276]

A newbie like me goes to tandy and buys a $20 kit that I have to put together. Great project for the winter, made it myself and got me started making my own stuff. Yes there are great craftsmen here and I have bought horns and other stuff on here. They are simple bag kits and you can personalize them all you want.

But I can say "yep, I made it" when someone asks where I got the bag. It is a nice way ro start in this life long adventure.

 

[R.I.Jerolmon]

First off let me say WELCOME to the world of black powder, and an interest (fixation) that can last a lifetime. Please pay attention to prior advise not to be instantly offended by some replies that you may get, some of us can explain much better in person than in a post! Most everyone has had bags both shooting and possible that did not "work out" take advantage of our mistakes and try to figure out what will work best for you. Try searching this site for posts and pics with a lifetime of information. Check out a site called Powder Horns and More for some great information regarding how to chose a horn and to see some of the best. Best of luck and take your time, it will save you a pile of money, ask me how I know.

 

[Baldpate]

Track of the Wolf is a good source. Great customer service and selection.

 

[Loyalist Dave]

First off let me say WELCOME to the world of black powder, and an interest (fixation) that can last a lifetime.

I agree, and welcome too, but perhaps obsession is a better word than fixation? :haha:

Muzzleloader Builder's Supply (scroll down on the linked page) has good flints from different sources, and the prices aren't bad.

It's really not that tough to put together a good bag from a decent piece of leather, and really save some CA$H, which you can then put to a good horn.

LD

 

[Ron LaClair]

Ride due west as the sun sets, turn left at the Rocky Mountains

 

[Rick Boylan]

On the subject of flints I would suggest Rich Pierce. He's a forum member and does a great job on very affordable flints.

Other than him you can find some sized English flints on eBay. Make sure you know what flint size you need. That was what slowed me down at first. Figuring out what size flint I needed for my Pedersoli.

For everything else, just spend some time looking for what you want via the other sites. I went looking for what I pictured in my minds eye and it lead me to some really nice products. I also found out that what I want is sometimes expensive. Guess my tastes are not as cheap as my wallet is. :haha:

 

[hoochiepapa]

There's much satisfaction to be had in making your own. And you can get great ideas from the sites previously mentioned.

 

[robert reed]

Jack and the others have given some great examples of places to get your gear.

Places to avoid would be the big box Chinese importers and knockoff sellers like, Cabelas, Bass pro, Wal-mart, etc.

The cheaply made, import, close-out, overstock merchandise carried by them will only bring you trouble.

Cabelas?? They sell Pedersoli. You just wait till Alden sees this. :stir: op:

 

[robert reed]

Try looking here. http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/222426/#Suppliers