Flintlock video

[erussell]

pretty cool what go's into building a good flintlock rifle. Might take a while for me to save up for one but im going to get one. Their a work of art I can get into.

[nyslowhand]

Very neat video!!!

Love looking at those replica rifles, pistols, powder horns, knives, etc.

[erussell]

Ive think ive setteled on getting one from this place. They are rather affordable and not all gussied up. Don't want something I don't want to take into the woods.   Now I just have to settle on a particular school of rifle.

http://www.earlyrusticarms.com/pricesanddescriptions.htm

[nyslowhand]

Their prices aren't unreasonable!

Looking at the DIY kit?

My 1st ML was a Hawken kit.

Rifle barrels are a problem to blue at home, but can be done.

I'm sure you've considered a used one from the gun auctions.

Blackpowder guns can be shipped to/within NY without the added FFL expense.

Drop a PM to bpb and tell him what you are thinking.

He can help!!

[erussell]

Cool video

[erussell]

another cool video

[nyslowhand]

Really hyped-up about this, aren't you?

Good for you!! It'll be fun!

[erussell]

Maybe get someone else interested in it to. 

[nyslowhand]

Not me, my involvement ends with cap & ball.

Don't see myself getting into flintlocks.

[erussell]

I figure to use it when the weather is decent, Ive got the inline for anything else.

[erussell]

Their prices aren't unreasonable!

Looking at the DIY kit?

No, not really handy with wood working, or putting things together without wrapping it around the nearest tree   

[erussell]

good hunting video, shows how effective a good flintlock can be. Also good music. 

[nyslowhand]

Watched vids a couple times because I couldn't believe what I saw.

Same guy was shooting left & right handed.

Neat videos!

[erussell]

glad I watched the videos, he made the point about getting a fowler because its a multiple use gun. Its accurate enough to shoot deer but you can hunt small game with it to. Looks like I need to do a little research on this.

[nyslowhand]

Looks like a very neat hobby. I'm too impatient for that.

All 3 vids were interesting! What's with the snakes????

One thing that looked whacky was him sitting in the treestand, full camo & a flintlock.

Somehow the old rifle looked way out of place.

You do know if you get into this there are a couple of additional requirements.

Gotta go to a rendezvous, reenactment or BP camp/shoot.

Went to a few several years ago put on by a BP club and those guys go all out authentic.

TeePees, clothing, couple of indians, traditional foods, trade blanket, shooting contests,...

Very, Very cool!!!

Also need a persona, do a search ( persona muzzleloader ) on the web - this is how far these guys go!

Maybe primitive trekking?

[erussell]

some more cool videos

[erussell]

I think I have decided to build a gun. There are some good kits out there and have a few friends who said they would give me a hand if I got stuck. Think I am looking at this gun. Now just need to figure out if I want it in 20 gauge or 54 cal rifled, decisions, decisions.

http://www.trackofthewolf.com/%28S%28d0vmac03hnx4a4rzhsnxup15%29%29/Categories/gunKit.aspx?catId=13&subId=77&styleId=289&partNum=FRENCH-TYPE-C-TRADE-GUN-PARTS-LIST

[nyslowhand]

Going to do it, huh?

Like I mentioned, I did a T/C Hawken percussion kit & it was fun!!

It's been decades, but I do remember having a problem with bluing (or brown) the barrel.

Mostly the size of it, heating it up or getting an appropriate container to put solution & barrel in... Don't recall!

I'm sure you've done all your research and made your decision based on what you want.

FYI - The cost of the parts for the kit you mentioned is approching a decent already built model.

There is a lot of self gratitude building one and shooting or hunting with it!!!

[erussell]

Yeah that's  why I choose the kit I did it was there easiest kit to put together. Plus for and extra 100 they'll put your barrel together correctly. Browning does sound like a pain and blueing sounds like a mess.