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Old 12-01-2016, 07:57   #8
Ret10Echo
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Originally Posted by Billy L-bach View Post
The hunting season where I am going is strictly flintlock. To keep it simple I am going to shoot little metal balls no further than about 75 yards.
Hah... Simplified...yes

You'll just ned to understand the peculiarities of the piece you go with. Flint coice, how it sits in the jaws, striking the frizzen, etc. Also patching thw ball for consistency in shot placement.

I enjoy flintlocks greatly. A bit massochistic at times when it decides to go stupid but it's a challenge I enjoy a great deal.

If you're headed for south-central PA hit me with a PM
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