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Main Discussion Area => Muzzleloaders => Topic started by: BrianS on December 13, 2020, 10:20:15 am

Title: Backwoods University - Flintlock Basics
Post by: BrianS on December 13, 2020, 10:20:15 am

Hey Everybody,
Another video for the Backwoods University. It is about the basics of a flintlock and is intended for someone who is just starting out. My Grandson did the filming. It was a fun project for us to do together. Here is the link to the video.
Take care, brian
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08WFCCbLLpI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08WFCCbLLpI)

Title: Re: Backwoods University - Flintlock Basics
Post by: Yooper Bowyer on December 13, 2020, 12:50:05 pm

Nice, I saw the part at the end about cleaning it.  Would you say the gun needs to be cleaned after every shot or two, or just after each shooting session?

Title: Re: Backwoods University - Flintlock Basics
Post by: BrianS on December 13, 2020, 01:05:34 pm

To a certain degree it depends on the weather that day. Definitely clean after a shooting session or a hunt regardless of the humidity or how many shots.

Title: Re: Backwoods University - Flintlock Basics
Post by: Yooper Bowyer on December 13, 2020, 01:13:39 pm

Thanks.

I'll probably do percussion before I ever get to flint, but those are also black powder.

Title: Re: Backwoods University - Flintlock Basics
Post by: BrianS on December 13, 2020, 01:27:02 pm

Regardless of what method of ignition, keep it clean. Good luck with your muzzleloader journey.