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New to flintlocks

Posted by CC on 10/3/2008, 3:58 am
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I just purchased a reproduction of a mid-18th century English flintlock pistol. It has a 10 1/2 inch smooth-bore barrel for .54 caliber shot. I've never owned a flintlock before so I've got some questions.

1. What grade powder should be used for the primer?
2. Should I use a different grade for the barrel? If so, what grade?
3. How many shots can I get out of this pistol before it's time to clean it or until it becomes too inaccurate?

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New to flintlocks - CC 10/3/2008, 3:58 am
- Re: New to flintlocks - Blasterbear 10/7/2008, 2:33 am
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--Previous Message-- : I just purchased a reproduction of a mid-18th : century English flintlock pistol. It has a : 10 1/2 inch smooth-bore barrel for .54 : caliber shot. I've never owned a flintlock : before so I've got some questions. : : 1. What grade powder should be used for the : primer? : 2. Should I use a different grade for the : barrel? If so, what grade? : 3. How many shots can I get out of this : pistol before it's time to clean it or until : it becomes too inaccurate? :

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