I have a flint lock away to a boy that wanted to hunt so bad I didn't use it so I made a 13 year old happy that was 18 odd years ago and he still has it still hunts with it and ever year he drops off deer sausage to me so I think I made a good investment that's still paying off
The woodsmen often wore hats with wide, flat brims, which I'm thinking were probably pretty useful for keeping rain off your lock if you carried your gun just right.
I'm over in the central city area. I hunted last weekend and missed a decent buck due to a possible hang fire and human error. This is my first year deer hunting with a flint lock, so I am still learning. Just the video I needed!
Thanks for the good tips. Ive got a new english lock with a supposedly warerproof pan. Think it'll make any difference? With flintlocks im a green horn though ive cobbled together a couple good caplocks and never had any trouble with them firing. This flinter im putting together is a real plain rifle. Even thinking of leaving off the buttplate.
Great video, I really appreciate the tips and real-world knowledge. I have been looking at getting into an affordable flintlock. Does anyone have suggestions?
One tip I heard (I have yet to try it; just getting into flinters myself) was to coat the contact edges of you pan and frizzen with vaseline to create a moisture barrier.
Friend of mine had a old flintlock and we were out shooting at the range with it. It kept failing to get the spark in the pan due to a bad adjustment. He got fed up took his cigarette lighter and lit the pan with it not thinking about the fact we were on the range and his hand was going to be right next to 90 grains of powder with a little open hole going to it. He was fine other than the scare of the flash next to his hand but the range master wasn’t having any of it. We were told not to come back
I have primed with 2f and do not notice any difference in speed of ignition. I understand that 2 f being more course, does not absorb moisture as quickly. Just what I experienced, how about others.
Every time I put any of my body parts my hand or whatever over the action of my Flintlock seems to make the condensation worse. A machinist who worked at the antique rifle works show me a trick one day. He would charge the pan and completely seal around the pan with toilet bowl ring wax. I did this for a few years. You can literally walk around in the rain all day and you don't have to worry about changing out your powder . Of course I never brought it in the house that way I would leave it out in the barn one year I forgot about it for an entire season pulled it out and pull the trigger and it fired immediately. You do have to be careful how you carry it though you don't want the powder running into the touch hole. And just be prepared for a hangfire as long as you're ready for a hangfire it's not much of a problem
Interesting video. Usable suggestions. I will say, though, that I think you are being wasteful of your powder by dumping the pan every 15 minutes. Not arguing about the need. You are probably a better judge of that than I would be. I am commenting on just dumping the powder. Even powder that has been thoroughly soaked in water is still good to use after getting it thoroughly dry again. Dump that pan into a separate small pouch and take it back home at the end of the day. Once it's dry again, it's as good as it ever was (unless it got so wet the graphite washed off. Then it's still "good" but it's more sensitive).
I have a flint lock away to a boy that wanted to hunt so bad I didn't use it so I made a 13 year old happy that was 18 odd years ago and he still has it still hunts with it and ever year he drops off deer sausage to me so I think I made a good investment that's still paying off
When we get to old to c the sights giving it to a yungun that is interested in flintlocks might b the best way to keep meat comming n. Lol
Great tips thanks for sharing. Stay safe and be blessed.
Thanks for sharing the knowledge you’ve picked up in the field. Those are the things you usually learn the hard way.
Great tips. I had a no fire on a beauriful deer in the adirondacks due to a damp lock. Keep the mating surfaces clean and the lock dry!
Thank you for the valuable tips. The information is much appreciated.
I didn't know any of that - THANKS!!!
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The woodsmen often wore hats with wide, flat brims, which I'm thinking were probably pretty useful for keeping rain off your lock if you carried your gun just right.
Just use a moisture packet on top of your priming PAN.
It works very well.
Cool
Keith, I am a novice with flint. Thanks for the tips!
Douglas MacCullagh your welcome, I’m definitely no expert but I’ve learned a lot the hard way!
Nice job Keith. Thanks and great to see you guys again. Dan
Thanks for a Good Video on the Flinter!!
I'm over in the central city area. I hunted last weekend and missed a decent buck due to a possible hang fire and human error. This is my first year deer hunting with a flint lock, so I am still learning. Just the video I needed!
Just down the road from us .
Nice presentation all seem very well put thank you for what you do
Appreciate all the info. Trying to figure out the make of the flintlock.
Ty this be my first year with flint ty
Good luck and aim small miss small !!
Good tips....thank you... :)
Love your clothing by the way....that has give me some ideas...
I always carry a Windex soaked rag to wipe the pan . It dries super fast and it cleans off all the residue
Good tips. Thanks for posting. Can you tell us about your rifle?
Thanks very good Tips.
Good basic precautions. Those are the ones that get you. ATB
Solid advice as always brother! Good luck with all the seasons, not just deer!
Nick Spittler Good luck to you as well friend.
@@RamshackleHomesteadKeithandJen thanks! I need it, training a new dog this year. LoL
good tips thanks
Great tips Keith! I'm looking to make the jump to flintlocks from percussion.
Go for it !! Lots of fun !
Good tips! Thanks
Thanks for a great video. I am green to flintlocks and the first full year of hunting with them. All the help is appreciated. :)
Thanks for the good tips. Ive got a new english lock with a supposedly warerproof pan. Think it'll make any difference? With flintlocks im a green horn though ive cobbled together a couple good caplocks and never had any trouble with them firing. This flinter im putting together is a real plain rifle. Even thinking of leaving off the buttplate.
Hey Ken loving the channel
Great tips bro!! Thanks!!!
And now we understand why the pan brush and vent pick are so ubiquitous where flinters are concerned.
Absolutely. I bought a set of the brush and pick that also has a screwdriver, and knapping hammer attached. I keep it in my shooting back at all time.
Just liked subd shared
Great video, I really appreciate the tips and real-world knowledge. I have been looking at getting into an affordable flintlock. Does anyone have suggestions?
Update: this video is even more helpful now that I have gotten into a quality Kibler kit. Thanks again.
Awesome! I’m going to do wet weather specific here soon.
@@RamshackleHomesteadKeithandJen Looking forward to it!! Love your content.
you must have made this vid a while back great vid
I have a caped frock that I have warn for many years… pretty much always tuck my rifle under my arm…
i scribed-liked good tips thanks =say hi to the pup for mei seen him waljin around in the vid hi pup
One tip I heard (I have yet to try it; just getting into flinters myself) was to coat the contact edges of you pan and frizzen with vaseline to create a moisture barrier.
I change my prime out frequently in wet weather.
Rendered coon fat works really well.
Friend of mine had a old flintlock and we were out shooting at the range with it. It kept failing to get the spark in the pan due to a bad adjustment. He got fed up took his cigarette lighter and lit the pan with it not thinking about the fact we were on the range and his hand was going to be right next to 90 grains of powder with a little open hole going to it. He was fine other than the scare of the flash next to his hand but the range master wasn’t having any of it. We were told not to come back
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Who made your rifle? Looks nice!
I built it myself
I have primed with 2f and do not notice any difference in speed of ignition. I understand that 2 f being more course, does not absorb moisture as quickly. Just what I experienced, how about others.
Joe Interrante , I use 3f for charge and prime
Every time I put any of my body parts my hand or whatever over the action of my Flintlock seems to make the condensation worse. A machinist who worked at the antique rifle works show me a trick one day. He would charge the pan and completely seal around the pan with toilet bowl ring wax. I did this for a few years. You can literally walk around in the rain all day and you don't have to worry about changing out your powder . Of course I never brought it in the house that way I would leave it out in the barn one year I forgot about it for an entire season pulled it out and pull the trigger and it fired immediately. You do have to be careful how you carry it though you don't want the powder running into the touch hole. And just be prepared for a hangfire as long as you're ready for a hangfire it's not much of a problem
Keith, thanks for the awesome video . I really enjoyed it. I was wondering where you got your hunting shirt or is it home made ?
j j Thanks for watching ! Jennifer sews them and she offers them for sale from time to time.
@@RamshackleHomesteadKeithandJen What cloth does she use ? Thanks for all the good advice !
Do you make your clothes because that would be pretty cool.
Yes we do .
Kieth what do you trust more English or French flint, the black or the amber grey? Have you had any problems getting real black in your area?
French amber is usually what I buy. We have a blue type flint /chert just south of us, so I knap a lot of my own flints.
I must be cursed. Any time I take the flinter out, Gale force winds kick up.
Interesting video. Usable suggestions. I will say, though, that I think you are being wasteful of your powder by dumping the pan every 15 minutes. Not arguing about the need. You are probably a better judge of that than I would be. I am commenting on just dumping the powder. Even powder that has been thoroughly soaked in water is still good to use after getting it thoroughly dry again. Dump that pan into a separate small pouch and take it back home at the end of the day. Once it's dry again, it's as good as it ever was (unless it got so wet the graphite washed off. Then it's still "good" but it's more sensitive).
I prime only when game is seen,just saying.
I don't believe funk was a term used by the Colonists
I’d say you are correct sir ! 😂
@@RamshackleHomesteadKeithandJen when in doubt change it out
Just remember, if you wipe your frizzen more than twice your playing with it and you could go blind !!!
U sure that doe was not somebody's pet? Lol
Anthony Wiener Dick Pic at 2:13...Fat Guys in Leggings are worse.