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July 19th 2022 Flintlock
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July 19th 2022 Flintlock
I was ringing some steel today with my Frontier .50 cal flintlock. When the high winds started to pick up, I shot these 3 rounds before calling it a day.
50 yds off hand
Shoot safe, RR
50 yds off hand
Shoot safe, RR
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1860 Colt SA Richards Conversion Revolver .45C
1860 Henry .45C
1885 High Wall .45C
1820-1840 Frontier Percussion .50
1790-1820 Frontier Flintlock .50
Ohkínohkomit - Shoot skillfully
1860 Henry .45C
1885 High Wall .45C
1820-1840 Frontier Percussion .50
1790-1820 Frontier Flintlock .50
Ohkínohkomit - Shoot skillfully
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Re: July 19th 2022 Flintlock
Been wondering where you were.
You have to be the most consistent, steady shooter around. You're a magician with these front loaders.
You have to be the most consistent, steady shooter around. You're a magician with these front loaders.
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Re: July 19th 2022 Flintlock
Those little guys in the corners are tough to nail. I don't shoot much paper lately, mostly my 8" steel gong. Paper targets are getting expensive too. But I like the splash ones so I can see the hits and correct accordingly. Been working on my follow through, it pays off when I remember to do it. Hold after every shot to at least a 3 count. So far pretty good luck with flints, the odd misfire once in awhile until I knap the edge or reset the flint. Rifle seems to like GOEX 2fg powder in pan and main charge. 3fg not as much. As long as I clear the vent hole before priming, and use very little primer in the pan. Also find better ignition if I don't pack the ball/patch/powder down tight like I'm pounding a fence post in. Need a little air down there to burn powder.
Ordered a real nice little belt carry hawk so maybe I'll post some tomahawk targets one day...haha
Ordered a real nice little belt carry hawk so maybe I'll post some tomahawk targets one day...haha
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1860 Colt SA Richards Conversion Revolver .45C
1860 Henry .45C
1885 High Wall .45C
1820-1840 Frontier Percussion .50
1790-1820 Frontier Flintlock .50
Ohkínohkomit - Shoot skillfully
1860 Henry .45C
1885 High Wall .45C
1820-1840 Frontier Percussion .50
1790-1820 Frontier Flintlock .50
Ohkínohkomit - Shoot skillfully
Re: July 19th 2022 Flintlock
RR you're falling behind. I've been waiting to see some more examples of your fine shooting.
Paul
Paul
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Re: July 19th 2022 Flintlock
Have a belt hawk too but I haven't thrown it. I can embarrass myself in many other ways.
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