Some BP questions

[JEBar]

congrats .... good find indeed ... looking forward to seeing them burned in coming range reports

[RanchRoper]

Little place in eastern Canada. Thought I cleaned out all the ones up here. Maybe now. Puts me at about 6000 caps. Hopefully see me through the ammo apocalypse.

[BigAl52]

Glad you found some let me know how those work as I have been tempted to buy some in the past. As it is right now I have about 5000K and about 40 plus lbs of BP

[RanchRoper]

I am up to about 20 lbs or so. I wish I could get caps across the border but nope. Some shops here are trying to source from Europe to get some stock on the shelf.

[BigAl52]

Started on the horn powder measures yesterday. Got a 30gr done for the pistols and a 70gr almost done for the rifles. May make it 75gr. Then one left at 60gr. Drilling those is harder that one thinks. Those horns are tough. Ill post a pic when I get all three done

[RanchRoper]

Smell of burning antler is not so nice either. Yes they are very tough stuff to drill.

[BigAl52]

Yes sir on the smell. Had to get the Lysol out when I was done.

[RanchRoper]

At Cabelas today; got more patches, Ballitsol, .490 lead.

Had one of these in my hands....nice rifle.
https://www.cabelas.ca/product/6022/tra ... lock-rifle

[BigAl52]

I dont think the lock on those is as good as a Pedersoli. The lock can make or break a flinter

[RanchRoper]

Good info, thks

[mlrifleNY]

I shoot a lot of flintlocks, and have never had any factory made rifle by any company that was as fast as a custom made lock. L&R locks make some replacements for a few factory made ones. The lock and how it is set up makes all the difference. All my flintlocks shoot fast enough so you can't feel any delay. There is some of course but noon that you feel. Choose you flintlock well.

Jim

[RanchRoper]

Thanks. Not in the market for quite awhile if at all. I love my cap lock and have stocked up to the hilt on supplies. Maybe one day.

[BigAl52]

Agree with mirifle. I only have 2 flintlocks and thats all I want. I havent shot them much but need to. Learning curve on those takes some getting use to and patience is a key factor. One flint is a Lyman Great plains rifle with an L&R lock in it. The other is a custom built by John Bergmann 50cal. I havent even shot it yet but I need to. Just have to much fun with the Hawkens

[BigAl52]

Finished these today/ Left to right 30gr-60gr-75gr.

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[RanchRoper]

Looks great!

[RanchRoper]

Picking up another 2000 #11 caps tomorrow. Road trip in the Bronco to Red Deer Alberta.

[Rifletom]

Picking up another 2000 #11 caps tomorrow. Road trip in the Bronco to Red Deer Alberta.

Bronco. What year RR?

[RanchRoper]

2021.

[Rifletom]

RR, is it the Sport model or full size. We're looking hard at the full size 2-door with either 2.3L or 2.7L and 10 speed auto. How are you liking it?
Thanks RR; you're the first person to hear have one.

[RanchRoper]

Bronco Sport Outer Banks version. Love it so far. 40 mpg. Stiff ride like a truck which is good. Solid. 18” wheels.