July 19th 2022 Flintlock

[RanchRoper]

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

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Shoot safe, RR

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[fortyshooter]

Nice shootin!

[zara_puppy]

Steady hands. Great shooting!

[North Country Gal]

Been wondering where you were.

You have to be the most consistent, steady shooter around. You're a magician with these front loaders.

[Ernie]

Impressive as always.

[RanchRoper]

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

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[Headhog]

RR you're falling behind. I've been waiting to see some more examples of your fine shooting.

Paul

[Ernie]

Have a belt hawk too but I haven't thrown it. I can embarrass myself in many other ways.