A beginners Guide to Flintlock Rifle shooting Part One
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- This is part one of a three-part series to provide a beginner’s guide to flintlock rifle shooting.
In this episode I’ll concentrate on the gun itself…choosing a flintlock rifle, and I’ll discuss the characteristics of a good flintlock.
Davide Pedersoli:
www.davide-pedersoli.com/en
Traditions:
www.traditionsfirearms.com/ca...
L&R Replacement Locks:
www.lr-rpl.com/index.php?opti...
Mike Beliveau links:
Patreon - / duelist
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RE: touch holes
If your rifle has only the drilled-in touch hole, you CAN do something about replacing it
You'll need to drill out the hole to an appropriate diameter, thread it, and install a liner. Liners are available from most black powder parts suppliers like Dixie, Track of the Wolf, Log Cabin Shop, etc.
You can either install a removable liner(the one with the screwdriver slot), or a permanent one, as seen in the video
If you don't have the tools, the knowledge, or the nerve, to do it yourself, it should be less than an hour's work for any competent gunsmith
Way too much rambling
Mike is a National treasure and assett. He could teach a Masters-Doctoral
course in Historical American Small arms at the University level. There is
no one quite as knowledgeable as him on a broad basis, He is beyond awesome.
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International treasure
Got my first flintlock in 1977, been shooting them almost exclusively since. Yet for this old graybeard this is still a fun video
I'm a shooter, reloader and history nut. Three of my favorite YT channels and Forgotten Weapons, C&Rsenal and this one. This is a series I've been waiting for. Thank you.
Check out Todd Cutler and Cap & Ball (Hungarian guy).
This is a much needed series, and I'm so glad you are doing it!
I'm glad to see this series. I bought a cheap Traditions Shenandoah in the early 90s and it gave me fits until it became a gun safe queen. About 3 years ago I got back into buckskinning and decide to get it out and made it work. My Google Fu is strong Grasshopper but it took me a couple of years to learn what to do. Part of that research was watching your building videos, thank you. I bought a L&R replacement lock from Track and fixed the flash hole location by bending the tang and glass bedding the barrel. Now she barks quickly everytime.
Yup... put a L&R lock on my ancient cva Kentucky rifle and it totally changed it. A real pleasure to shoot now and surprisingly accurate. The geometry of these locks is spot on. I can get some serious longevity out of my English black flints.
Outstanding. I'm looking forward to the future installments, too.
Appreciate the "measurements" references. Wish I had known this when I started. Spent an hour getting off two shots after my first flintlock purchase. Probably had a lot to do with trying to use black powder substitute instead of the real stuff. Went to a shoot and someone adjusted my flint about a 1/16th of an inch. All the difference in the world.
Well this is a very timely series though I could wish it was a couple weeks earlier... I just ordered my first flintlock though I've been shooting an old Traditions Woodsman caplock for the last 25 years and the new one is a custom gun by Kashtuk so it will be a couple of months before I get to put the new information to use... I just want to say that with your C&B Revolver series (I have 4, 3 Colts and a Remington) and these new Flintlock series you are helping a LOT of people enjoy this sport that we love, Thanks for the hard work and effort you put into these videos...
Thanks! I’m glad you have found them helpful.
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You mentioned that you were from R.I.
Are you still around here or moved on?
In any case, what club (if any) were you in, and when?
Myself, I'm in Tiverton Rod and Gun Club...
And have been since 1999, I moved here from out west in 98....
And we were quite heavy into the inter-club BP matches with clubs in lower to mid N.E.
Especially the Woods Walks....
Although I've been absent for the past 5 years or so do to a back injury that took me out of the woods for the most part....
And most of our Old Timers have crossed the river....
And the kids these days don't care for anything they can't download....
But I get a kick out of your Videos, and they bring back fond memories of Great departed friends....
So thanks for the Channel....
@@PhilipFear I'm originally from Vermont, but I lived in RI and went to High School and college there. I have lived in Central Pennsylvania for about 30 years.
I love the preservation of old technology. I’ve been shooting for 61 years and I learned something new. Thanks
Excellent start of the series. This information shortens the learning process so much. Thank you!
I built my hawker flintlock from an investarms cabela’s kit. I will now go and apply the criteria to the lock on my rifle, as I did not know many of the details of how to set up and critique the quality of the lock! Very well done, and I would say not overly so!! The speed of the ignition will greatly improve my ability to hit what I aim at. Follow through with my rifle has been something that has made shooting it accurately quite a challenge for me, this should make it less of a challenge and a bit of a confidence booster. Thank you!
I received my Thompson-Center Flintlock Hawken back in 1977 as a gift and it was, as Mike puts it, a 'flinchlock'. I finally gave up on it but kept the rifle for sentimental reasons. It did not come with any information like what has been shown here. Finally I bought a L&R replacement lock and installed it per the instructions which included exactly what Mike has stated. Oh! What a difference! The old lock was driven by a coil spring which overpowers the frizzen and strikes about half way up the frizzen's face. Now the ball is leaving the muzzle even before the cock stops.
@@charlesmcclellan1095 the coil spring had nothing to do with where the flint struck in relation to the frizzen. It also didn't "over power" the frizzen as it was actually weaker than a proper flat spring--just cheaper to use. I had at least 3 of the T/C Hawken flintlocks and they worked just fine as long as the frizzens lasted. They weren't through hardened. It wasn't a "flinchlock" any more than any other gun. And L&R locks are great but no lock is so fast that the ball is out of the barrel even before the cock stops. None. No more than any center fire bullet is out of the barrel before the firing pin stops. Plenty of high speed flintlock video to prove that.
Great video, lots of useful info. I can only imagine that the thumbs down are from people who are mad at the world because their mother made them clean their room.
Loved the video. I’m pretty new to flint locks. Although I have 2 now, I’m always ready to learn more. Thanks and looking forward to the next video in the series.
You got me into my 1851 navy now I want a flint lock! Thanks so much for teaching us all these years :)
Thinking about getting into flintlocks- came across your series- thanks for sharing your knowledge- lots of information I hadn't really even thought about- great video
Thanks so much for this - This beginner needs a guide !!!
Thanks for this! Exactly what I like - a good discussion of the physics of the process. Facinating, though a plain backdrop and sharper focus would improve the presentation.
Thanks for the great info, you are an excellent teacher Mike!
Good article , I have 5 flinters , 3 rifles & 2 smoothbores, also one wheel lock and one matchlock. One very good way to get a quality flinter which is historically correct ie: it is just like the original ones ,is to buy a kit set from Track of the Wolf ( or other) and either build it yourself or get a competent gun maker to build it for you . Track have a great website and a brilliant hard copy catalogue with photos of actual size parts .
I externally cone my touch holes just a smidgen to break the hard edge .
If you want a historically correct flintlock military firearm then Pedersoli are hard to beat , their Mortimer rifle is also a very good recreation as is their smoothbore trade gun .
Any new commercially made muzzle loading firearm should be checked out before loading . Make sure all the parts work as they should , make sure all holes are drilled through where needed . make sure all the screws are tight and in place ,Before you fire a bullet , load your firearm with powder and a wad of cloth , no lead , fire it and make sure it all works properly and the cloth is fired out the barrel , if there is a malfunction the cloth wad is easier to remove than a bullet . This advise comes from years of hard experience .
Hey Mike! I greatly enjoyed this one. It was chock full of good information... and I'm looking forward to seeing the rest on this topic as well! Well done!
I am waiting for my turn to have a custom built flintlock. My builder said he might be able to get to me this month. This will be my first flintlock and I am looking forward to switching over from percussion. Great video an I am looking forward to the next installments.
I’m so glad you are making this series! Thank you very much!!!!
Mike, thanks for this flintlock series. I own a Lyman Great Plains fainter in .50 caliber. Bought a percussion barrel and 2nd lock in percussion from Log Cabin in Lodi,Ohio. Also got a Euroarms Harper's Ferry 1806 in .54 caliber. Why telling you this because I've not shot either in flintlock mode. Have shot percussion all my life and now what to back date myself. How you are explaining these things is great. Thanks again.
Hi Mike, I have been shooting flintlocks for more the fifty years and you never stop learning. I find your channel very interesting and very informative. I will say an excellent Flintlock Lock makes the rifle with out an excellent Lock you might as well throw rocks at what your trying to hit. Keep up the good work!!
I joined my local muzzleloading community at the range near me! I've been learning to shoot flintlocks, despite never having shot a gun before.
Super cool!
Great video Mr. B. Built my first T.C. Hawken cap lock kit in the 70's.Since then I have accumulated several more cap lock guns. I recently conquered my flintaphobia with Kibler Southern Mountain rifle. It's the berries!
Excellent video. I always believed a delay between the cock falling and the main charge going off was normal for a flintlock, now I know better. Can't wait for part 2. thanks Mike
I just managed to pick up a Pedersoli Kentucky long rifle in .45 for $100 at my local gun shop. It took a bit of tinkering to get the triggers synced properly, but I couldn't be happier. I've been looking for one passing passingly since I was 6 years old watching The Swampfox on my grandparents TV.
All very interesting, Mike! After this series, would you consider doing a video on cleaning, care and maintenance in the centuries before we had petroleum?
Love your content. I look forward to each upload. Keep up the great work.
Once again, a great video, thanks for sharing and I'm looking forward to the next chapters.
Can't wait for the next episodes!
Thank you for the very valuable information. I am looking forward for the rest of your series.
Absolutely love this series and love your channel
Thank you for an enlightening video. I can’t wait for the next installment.
As others have stated, looking forward to the future installments. Thanks for all the hard work.
Great show this morning. I just got into a flintlock this year and I had my struggles. I've used cap locks since the mid-70s and still use them today. I got a good deal on this Austin and halleck rifle because I like shooting black powder and the availability of caps right now is scarce.
Thank you for posting
This is a fantastic series.... must see. Thank you for putting this out here.
Always find your videos very enjoyable and informative
Fantastic, Mike. Thanks so much.
Awesome video mike like always. Very informative like always. Can’t wait for the rest of the video’s. I started into flintlock from watching your and one others videos.
I've been thinking of adding a flint to my black powder line up and this was info that will lead me in the right direction! Came along at just the right time. Perfect! Thank you.
Thanks Mike. Looking forward to the rest.
I learned a lot of great stuff from this video. Looking forward to the following videos about Flintlocks.
I can tell already, this is going to be a great series on flintlock shooting!
Another great vid, Mike. Particularly liked the touch hole set up.
This helps for sure! Glad you shared your knowledge with us.
Very helpful and informative. Thanks.
Very interesting, looking foreword to the next episodes.
Its a great thing you do Mike.Making such videos .Always informative .An asset to anyone wanting to get into flintlock shooting thank you.
This is a great video Mike!
your videos are well worth watching, Thank you for doing them.
I always learn so much from you, thanks for posting the information, you are wealth of information!
Thanks Mike! I always enjoy your videos.
Most interesting and informative! THANK YOU!
Great job! Thank you Mike.
Another very educational video. Thank you!
Thank you I've been kicking around this idea for a while now, and honestly knew almost nothing about it. Greatly appreciate the info
Very informative! Thanks 😊
I appreciate the deep dive into this.
Very thorough great job
Thanks Mike, as always
Great video. Really helping me get into flintlocks. Great Host and content
Well covered on the essentials.
I enjoyed this. Very informative. Looking forward to my 1st flintlock.
Very informative and believe you covered all the questions I had.
Fantastic video, sir. Anyone thinking of getting into flintlocks needs that kind of detailed information. Looking forward to the ensuing videos.
i just found you and love your videos. i got so happy when you said you may have to do 4 parts!!!
Loved the info. About 30 years ago I bought a longrifle at a gunshow mainly because of its beautiful curly maple stock. It has interchangeable flint and percussion locks. I never had much luck with the flint lock. Maybe your with your tips I'll take a closer look at it. The rifle has no brand name on it just the word Lancaster on top of the barrel. It might be semi- custom. The end of the breech plug seemed to be slightly blocking the touch hole so I took the breech plug out and ground a little off it but it still had issues.
Great video. Very informative not boring!
Glad to see you again, Mike! Hope you're well!
This was very good. I enjoyed this possibly most of all I've seen from you.
I'm getting ready to get my first flint lock. Thanks for sharing the video.
Really interesting, Mike.
Many thanks!
Thanks for the suggestion of L&R!
Thank you so much for this series of videos. Great information and we'll said indeed. Can't wait for the next episode. 👌🤠👍
Thanks for watching!
Awesome video very detailed thank you very much for what you do
👍 I enjoyed this walk through firearm selection and lock function. Deep enough dive to provide meaningful information without sending us to gunsmithing school. Looking forward to future installments.
love it all sounds like good mechanics!
EASY TO UNDERSTAND, GOOD ADVICE, INTERESTING TO WATCH!
Mike, go for it. We can all ways open our sport to new shooters. God Bless keep up the good work
What a find! Awesome info. Just starting my journey through black powder. Thank you for your help.
I love this series idea as I was always curious about the guns of the wild frontier. I would love to see how to clean flintlocks as well, maybe an idea for a future video!
Great video Mike. I have been shooting flints for over 30 years but your video was still very informative and helpful. Keep it up!!
Fantastic! I am a long time flintlock shooter with custom rifles and you always give good tips that I was unaware of. Keep up the your great works and thanks.
Mike, that was a great video.
I was seriously considering getting a flint lock, and you posted this just as I was hoping to find a video about this very topic. Thank you!
I’m a complete beginner I understood most but after watching it several times it all came together. Thank you for sharing you did a great job!
This is going to be great.
Very helpful information.
Very interesting, thank you. I have one flint rifle and have some problems that has it in the safe but your video has given it another chance.
Keep up the good work, always enjoy.
Thanks, will do!
Mike this was a great video and really interesting. Really looking forward to the next videos you have on this topic. Just purchased a transitions Kentucky kit and was discouraged with how cheap the lock looked. Thanks for the tip at the end about upgrades if needed and I really found all the detailed info very useful. You can find quite a bit of info on flintlocks and black powder online but your degree of detail and expertise are above the rest. Also appreciate the time you take to make videos in authentic gear and share the history of the time period as well. Best channel on TH-cam for black powder thank you!
I liked the video, thank you Mike.
Good information, thanks.
I'm now interested in a flint lock rifle! Great video so so well explained! Thank you!
Enjoyed learning the fine aspects cause I surely didn't know all that you presented.
Great educational video, many thanks. Practical and honest advice, well done. The more detail the better as some of us are watching these videos to genuinely learn from someone with real experience.
Thanks for this video. I'm new to flintlocks and love the information.