Great timing. Tracking number says the flintlock will be here tomorrow and I’ve built a list. It’s always nice to cross reference to find what many different folks mention.
Thanks for putting up this video. This is extremely valuable information for the new shooter, and also useful as a valuable reminder to us older guys who have been muzzle loading for many years. It is always useful to compare notes with other experienced shooters, as you can always pick up new ideas or a different take on the way you've been doing it for years. Best wishes and thanks again for this video.
I've been shooting traditional BP guns since 1993. I started out with " Hawken" style percussion rifles and a possible bag weighing several pounds, and an obsession with accuracy. Now that I'm old, I preferred smoothbores with paper cartridges
5/8" arch punch is really nice for shot cards & wadding. Other than that, a ball mold. Powder measure is used one day. To calibrate the antler tip or bone measure.
I would recommend an unbreakable ramrod for field use. T/C used to sell one that was very affordable. you can still display your rifle with a nice looking wooden rod, but they have been known to break during use.
I found using Hoppes cleaning patches. Fits snug enough when folded to between bore and jag. But, not too tight to clean bore thoroughly. I usually use unfolded first 1 or 2 swabs then fold to get what ever is left. Many better choices are available but this has worked great for me. Awesome, introductions.
I now enjoy making my own tools and accoutrements. I also love rock hounding for flint at some of the old wharf locations where flint was a ballast and tossed overboard as cargo was loaded. Some of these flint rocks can be knapped into several usable and good gun flints. Next is a Wheelock since I have access to iron pyrite (foolsgold) for the spark.
Excellent list - I can't recall if you listed a shooting bag, ball and/or shot flask, or flint wallet - but your effort was spot-on as always. By the by, today I fired and cleaned my flintlock rifle after leaving it loaded for 12 days due to Wisconsin's muzzleloader season. It fired without delay - Cortney was confident that it would fire, I was not. Thank you for the excellent content and your introduction of muzzleloading to Cortney and I.
Definitely good items to have, I consider those on a “round 3” buying list. Good to have, but not a need to get out and get started. Thank you for sharing! Always cool to hear how muzzleoaders perform like that Richard!!
I just had the YT algorithm suggest your channel. As someone who loves to Muzzleloader hunt. This video is spot on. The one thing I would add, is for some Inline Muzzleloaders. I keep a 12mm socket and handle in my kits for the breech plug on my CVA Kodiak.
Keep up the good work Ethan, you are helping new people's interest in the sport. I see it at events, just blank firing so they see the flash & boom from a flintlock excites the public's interest. Thank You & and Merry Christmas to you & yours.
As a traditional flintlock shooter, I don't always agree, but this was a very good and needed video. I also wanted to thank you for mentioning Ted Cash. It's a local business that has supported local and national muzzle loading
Keep in mind about the in lines. Alternative parts are very limited as if your model are discontinued, you will be screwed. I have a Winchester Apex which is no longer made and Winchester ended it's muzzle loader line up before being bought out by Browning. The only thing I can get for an alternative and thankfully the barrels are from CVA as only AC1678A Kodiak breech plug works as an alternative. It's easier to get alternative parts for traditional muzzle loaders than in lines.
I can’t get mine to shoot with any degree of accuracy. My wads are shredded black messes. Thinking they’re too thin and I need a smaller RB and thicker patch. Maybe change lube also.
If by wads you mean patches then it could be one or more issues. What is your ball size and patch thickness? How much powder? Do you know the twist rate of your rifling? Is it round or flat bottom rifling? How easy is it to ram down, as in does it feel nearly impossible to ram or does it go down without resistance?
Thanks for all the info.Question…can a cleaning jag with the flat face double as a ball seater on your ram rod?Reason I ask if out hunting and shoot gun and want to run a cleaner patch down before reloading.Want to be able to replace the tip that is pinned on my rod to one of the cleaning style jags if possible since the end with tnreads inserts into the stock and jag won’t fit.thanks
Hey Ethan, been watching you long time. I couldn't find sites, log cabin finally got one I could afford that can see. Pispencer rear peep. And a .730 front that's tall enough for pi spencer rear.just getting back into, had granddaughter, parents working. 3.5 now preschool, wife 3 spinal surgery s. So when I guit shooting buck horn from lyman was junk. Had to wrap rear buck horn with rubber band. 1/8 slop bounce. Rinally can get back. I have wildebeest fur on 50 percent powder bag. NICE. And a hand made lyman create ,storage box. Burnt inlay, with all leather closure straps, very laid out. So quiting wasn't option thousands couple, in set up. I'm hoping sites work. Three shot plus 1 foul. 7/8 three shot 25 yards. First attempt. Was elated happy. 22 degrees next ten days. Still gonna shoot.
It is always nice to watch your videos. Ethen i am building a hawkins in vest arms 50 cal cap lock. I am having a problem getting the lock and barrel fitting to either. There is a slot on the barrel the lock will not line up plus getting the trigger and lock to work is a night mare. Any advice would be great, If you have a video on this, please advise .thank you much
I just dry balled my flintlock , screwed in my ball puller while pulling my rod broke inside the barrel, it is a plastic rod not sure what to do ? Any suggestions are welcome
I remember the first time i shot my brothers hawkin rifle. After the third shot i couldn't ram the ball down so i went up to a tree and thumped the rod hitting the tree. I learned something that day. It still comes out very quickly. And swab the barrel after two or three shots.
Range Rods: brass is ideal, avoid fiberglass or steel, they will wreck your bore. Patches: Michael’s sells pillow ticking by the yard and there’s several methods for cutting them into rounds or simple pre-scored strips. Cleaning formula: Dawn dish detergent + H2O works very well.
Awhile back i came across a video of some dude talking about what cost to get into muzzle loading the guy was looking crap up onlune and naming off prices then quotes a total of 2000 dollars the guy never showed an actual price or even a picture that video infuriated me why would some one lie to newbies to the hobby i sat around for probably 3 months before i made my video on the true cost to get into muzzleloading and as you mightve guessed its not even close to 2000 dollars the real cost is way under a 1000
Great timing. Tracking number says the flintlock will be here tomorrow and I’ve built a list. It’s always nice to cross reference to find what many different folks mention.
Great information here.
Got my first Hawken in 1987 and have been shooting black powder almost exclusively ever since.
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Thanks for putting up this video. This is extremely valuable information for the new shooter, and also useful as a valuable reminder to us older guys who have been muzzle loading for many years. It is always useful to compare notes with other experienced shooters, as you can always pick up new ideas or a different take on the way you've been doing it for years. Best wishes and thanks again for this video.
I've been shooting traditional BP guns since 1993.
I started out with " Hawken" style percussion rifles and a possible bag weighing several pounds, and an obsession with accuracy.
Now that I'm old, I preferred smoothbores with paper cartridges
Funny how tastes change over time.
5/8" arch punch is really nice for shot cards & wadding. Other than that, a ball mold.
Powder measure is used one day. To calibrate the antler tip or bone measure.
This is perfect timing since i just bought my first one last night off a buddy!
Congratulations! I hope you enjoy it !
@robertshuffelen9172 thanks, I was hooked the first time I shot one.
I would recommend an unbreakable ramrod for field use. T/C used to sell one that was very affordable. you can still display your rifle with a nice looking wooden rod, but they have been known to break during use.
You can get good unbreakable ones from Dixie Gun Works in Union City, Tennessee.
I found using Hoppes cleaning patches. Fits snug enough when folded to between bore and jag. But, not too tight to clean bore thoroughly. I usually use unfolded first 1 or 2 swabs then fold to get what ever is left. Many better choices are available but this has worked great for me. Awesome, introductions.
I now enjoy making my own tools and accoutrements. I also love rock hounding for flint at some of the old wharf locations where flint was a ballast and tossed overboard as cargo was loaded. Some of these flint rocks can be knapped into several usable and good gun flints. Next is a Wheelock since I have access to iron pyrite (foolsgold) for the spark.
Excellent list - I can't recall if you listed a shooting bag, ball and/or shot flask, or flint wallet - but your effort was spot-on as always. By the by, today I fired and cleaned my flintlock rifle after leaving it loaded for 12 days due to Wisconsin's muzzleloader season. It fired without delay - Cortney was confident that it would fire, I was not. Thank you for the excellent content and your introduction of muzzleloading to Cortney and I.
Definitely good items to have, I consider those on a “round 3” buying list. Good to have, but not a need to get out and get started.
Thank you for sharing! Always cool to hear how muzzleoaders perform like that Richard!!
I just had the YT algorithm suggest your channel. As someone who loves to Muzzleloader hunt. This video is spot on. The one thing I would add, is for some Inline Muzzleloaders. I keep a 12mm socket and handle in my kits for the breech plug on my CVA Kodiak.
Keep up the good work Ethan, you are helping new people's interest in the sport. I see it at events, just blank firing so they see the flash & boom from a flintlock excites the public's interest. Thank You & and Merry Christmas to you & yours.
Thank you Phil!!
As a traditional flintlock shooter, I don't always agree, but this was a very good and needed video. I also wanted to thank you for mentioning Ted Cash. It's a local business that has supported local and national muzzle loading
Thanks for this video. I’m relatively new think I have everything I need. Thank you again.
Nothing new for me but very informative thanks for being there for new shooter
Do you run a patch a light gun oil through your barrel after cleaning? If yes do you then run a dry patch (es) through the barrel?
Thanks Ethan, informative video much appreciated
Keep in mind about the in lines. Alternative parts are very limited as if your model are discontinued, you will be screwed. I have a Winchester Apex which is no longer made and Winchester ended it's muzzle loader line up before being bought out by Browning. The only thing I can get for an alternative and thankfully the barrels are from CVA as only AC1678A Kodiak breech plug works as an alternative. It's easier to get alternative parts for traditional muzzle loaders than in lines.
Good information 👍
🔥🔥🔥Thanks for sharing Ethan!!!
I can’t get mine to shoot with any degree of accuracy. My wads are shredded black messes. Thinking they’re too thin and I need a smaller RB and thicker patch. Maybe change lube also.
You are on the right track. Change one thing at a time and see.
If by wads you mean patches then it could be one or more issues. What is your ball size and patch thickness? How much powder? Do you know the twist rate of your rifling? Is it round or flat bottom rifling? How easy is it to ram down, as in does it feel nearly impossible to ram or does it go down without resistance?
Thank you🌲
Thanks for all the info.Question…can a cleaning jag with the flat face double as a ball seater on your ram rod?Reason I ask if out hunting and shoot gun and want to run a cleaner patch down before reloading.Want to be able to replace the tip that is pinned on my rod to one of the cleaning style jags if possible since the end with tnreads inserts into the stock and jag won’t fit.thanks
Yes a flat face is fine. You might flatten a portion of the ball, but as long as you aren’t beating it down, you should be fine
Great vid!
I found the Ted Cash powder measure to be better because the funnel is riveted on and with the others the screw has a tendency to come loose.
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Mornin Ethan. I need No. 11 caps. That is all. Lol.
Get on the notify me when in stock threw places like Midway or Natches and when they get them you can buy some. Took me a year to get some.
Lol 👍
Time for a flinter.
Cabela's
@@NemoVir Agreed. I'm actually working on getting one. Along with a fowler flint.
Hey Ethan, been watching you long time. I couldn't find sites, log cabin finally got one I could afford that can see. Pispencer rear peep. And a .730 front that's tall enough for pi spencer rear.just getting back into, had granddaughter, parents working. 3.5 now preschool, wife 3 spinal surgery s. So when I guit shooting buck horn from lyman was junk. Had to wrap rear buck horn with rubber band. 1/8 slop bounce. Rinally can get back. I have wildebeest fur on 50 percent powder bag. NICE. And a hand made lyman create ,storage box. Burnt inlay, with all leather closure straps, very laid out. So quiting wasn't option thousands couple, in set up. I'm hoping sites work. Three shot plus 1 foul. 7/8 three shot 25 yards. First attempt. Was elated happy. 22 degrees next ten days. Still gonna shoot.
Eathan, what do you think has more impact on accuracy, patch thickness or powder charge?
That was a lot of good info, Thanks. But was wondering if anything different for smoothbore or shot gunning?
Wads/cards or tow wadding. Shot snake would be handy, and a means to measure the shot. The rest would be the same. No need for the short starters
Well done! 👍👍👍
It is always nice to watch your videos. Ethen i am building a hawkins in vest arms 50 cal cap lock. I am having a problem getting the lock and barrel fitting to either. There is a slot on the barrel the lock will not line up plus getting the trigger and lock to work is a night mare. Any advice would be great, If you have a video on this, please advise .thank you much
I just dry balled my flintlock , screwed in my ball puller while pulling my rod broke inside the barrel, it is a plastic rod not sure what to do ? Any suggestions are welcome
I remember the first time i shot my brothers hawkin rifle. After the third shot i couldn't ram the ball down so i went up to a tree and thumped the rod hitting the tree. I learned something that day. It still comes out very quickly. And swab the barrel after two or three shots.
Is their any part of a car or something that I can use as a gun barrel
The drive axle, out of a rear end .
What are you, a fed?
Wtf haha
I keep forgetting to bring my ancillary Little Debbie Brownies.
An absolute must in the possibles bag
Range Rods: brass is ideal, avoid fiberglass or steel, they will wreck your bore.
Patches: Michael’s sells pillow ticking by the yard and there’s several methods for cutting them into rounds or simple pre-scored strips.
Cleaning formula: Dawn dish detergent + H2O works very well.
Good points. My steel rods have turned muzzle bushings to protect the bore
Nothing wrong with steel if you have a muzzle protector on it.
Denim, old torn & worn blue jeans. Great patch material for a .600/325gr ball in a .62
I never have bought modern cleaning stuff for
a muzzleloader hot water is good enough
Taurus/Hipoint points out what a sham "Patch Removers" are in 2 separate videos
Awhile back i came across a video of some dude talking about what cost to get into muzzle loading the guy was looking crap up onlune and naming off prices then quotes a total of 2000 dollars the guy never showed an actual price or even a picture that video infuriated me why would some one lie to newbies to the hobby
i sat around for probably 3 months
before i made my video on the true cost to get into muzzleloading and as you mightve guessed its not even close to 2000 dollars the real cost is way under a 1000
Theres also those who claim they never dry balled😂