Good videos Steve! Really informative and clear, with a confident, relaxed style! Up here in Upper Canada, we refer to the Cock of a Flintlock as the "Dog", originating from our French Habitant heritage. The Nouveau Francaise called it Le Chien. Everything else you mention is fairly familiar though. Do you not also use cartridges as well?
I imagine you could, though I've never tried it. I have made paper cartridges in the past, not waxed . I don't use them very often at all. I may make a vid on how to do it.
I collect, shoot competitively, and hunt with my side locks (percussion) rifles, pistols, and double barrel 12 gauge. I own a total of 7. I'm thinking really hard about getting me a flintlock, particularly the Indian Trade Musket. What is your opinion about the trade musket?
Enjoy your videos thanks for your effort. 60 caliber is 20 gauge? For my 12 gauge H and R should I get 69 cal round ball mould? My buddy at the shop just gave me a bunch of lead wheel weights off fire trucks can I use those to melt down? Also, where do I find the round ball mould ( ebay is about $75.00- ouch) and the other lead pourer ? Thanks.
Not sure of the composition of the fixing wax, but if you used beeswax mixed with linseed oil and turpentine & put it on with a little heat, that cows knee could be completely waterproof.
Steve, I want to be period correct on my firearm, but am getting a percussion cap thompson center 50 cal rifle, how do you feel about percussion cap rifles?
A Thompson center is a good starter gun. High quality and should last a lifetime if you keep it clean and oiled. Shoot that ten years then get a flintlock custom made.
Great video. That is a Beautiful flint lock. I really enjoy your videos. Thank You.
great series steve learning a lot from you thanks tom
Love your vids, educational for sure. Keep them coming
Really good info, great detail, thanks a lot for this one it was very informative.
Nice one brother. Itching to get my stuff in the mail
Turtle shot bag was cool, very Native and period correct.
Very Nice thanks for sharing!
I really like the turtle shot bag you made ! Could you show us how you made it ?, and thanks for sharing your videos i enjoy them alot. ron
Thank you steve
great video :)
how about vids on the items you made. like the turtle shot bag :-)))))))))
Hi Steve, it wouldn't be a bad idea for safety reason to carry a frizzen (or hammer) stall (or cover). Keep up with the good work. Paul
Where do you get your supplies from? Thanks. Great videos too! 😃👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Good videos Steve! Really informative and clear, with a confident, relaxed style! Up here in Upper Canada, we refer to the Cock of a Flintlock as the "Dog", originating from our French Habitant heritage. The Nouveau Francaise called it Le Chien. Everything else you mention is fairly familiar though. Do you not also use cartridges as well?
I imagine you could, though I've never tried it. I have made paper cartridges in the past, not waxed . I don't use them very often at all. I may make a vid on how to do it.
Yes, I would like to see how you made the leather and wood turtle shit pouch so I can make one!
I collect, shoot competitively, and hunt with my side locks (percussion) rifles, pistols, and double barrel 12 gauge. I own a total of 7. I'm thinking really hard about getting me a flintlock, particularly the Indian Trade Musket. What is your opinion about the trade musket?
Enjoy your videos thanks for your effort. 60 caliber is 20 gauge? For my 12 gauge H and R should I get 69 cal round ball mould? My buddy at the shop just gave me a bunch of lead wheel weights off fire trucks can I use those to melt down? Also, where do I find the round ball mould ( ebay is about $75.00- ouch) and the other lead pourer ? Thanks.
Track of the Wolf
How Do you load the horn with powder?
Nice Video Steve but your volume is a bit low.
I LOVE THE LOOK OF THAT GUN 10Q FR VIDEO
if needs be can you shoot with the rain cap on and have or do you ever make waxed paper cartridges
I wanted to ask where you bought your items shown in this video.
Thanx
Not sure of the composition of the fixing wax, but if you used beeswax mixed with linseed oil and turpentine & put it on with a little heat, that cows knee could be completely waterproof.
Jerseyhighlander He does that with canvass later.
My smoothe bore only weighs 5.25 lbs, not to bad at all.
They work fine until you run out of caps, or they get wet. I can find a flint laying on the ground.
Steve, I want to be period correct on my firearm, but am getting a percussion cap thompson center 50 cal rifle, how do you feel about percussion cap rifles?
A Thompson center is a good starter gun. High quality and should last a lifetime if you keep it clean and oiled. Shoot that ten years then get a flintlock custom made.
fish wax ?
oh ya what is your big knife