There's a lot to like about that firearm. The features that are not listed on the box are long and impressive. For instance, the, the sling swivels, drilled and tapped for a scope, set trigger, all of these things add value to the product. Room for improvement might include the addition of a flint (and leather) and especially "Made in USA." It would be nice. They make a great product, I only wished that we made it.
Thanks, Ethan! It's nice to see a modern flintlock that will be easy to maintain (No more pulling the barrel, sticking the touch hole end in a bucket of hot soapy water and mopping away). I am very interested in the 100 round work up, when it comes out.
I have one. I like it better than my very expensive flintlock that I've had for almost 35 years. I've not had any issues at all with it. Mine came with a stainless touch hole liner, and I've shot it more times than I have my old one by far. Likely used up ten flints. It never misfires unless I fail to clean the frizzen and flint between shots and it does pay to stop the touch hole while loading. But if I do my part, it fires instantly and reliably. Don't hesitate but one. I won't sell mine unless to buy an updated one.
I enjoy all your videos and reviews. I am getting ready to take my Traditions Deer Hunter and Pa Pellet out hunting in a few days here in Pennsylvania. I believe these are great Flintlocks for the price. I have other black powder rifles but these are nice lightweight and easy to clean when I am finished hunting.
Thanks Ethan! For decades PA has been an anomoly as it relates to muzzleloading hunting laws. Good on Traditions for delivering a hybrid that allows for those wanting to hunt with a Flintlock having a traditional vibe but offering modern features. For the in-line enthusist looking to bridge over to something more traditional, this one is a relatively financially painless option
It will be interesting to see how well the ignition system works Ethan in your test. With that long flash hole and palletized powder might see some hang-fires…
In the original pa pellet, loose powder normally would ignite somewhat fast.. pellets would be a joke in it. Owned one for several years, even managed to bag a few white tails with it. Took more fiddling and messing with than anything else I've seen
Always enjoy your videos! I’ve been shooting black powder for over 25 years but only recently acquired my first flint lock. It can be quite expensive (as you know) to purchase true BP so I’ve started making my own with decent results. The only issue I’m having with my Traditions hawken is hang fires. Any pointers?
Traditions PA flintlock is very nice. I like the idea of a flintlock with some "modernizing." As for the 4-F in the pan, that isn't mandatory. The British manual of arms shows priming with the same powder as is used in the main charge. The 4-F recommendation comes down to us from target shooters. It's a touch quicker than other grades, and target shooters have always gone for any small thing that improves their scores. Is 4-F best for the pan? Yes. Is it mandatory? No.
Have a Lyman Deerstalker. 1 in 48. Works great. Sights are great. Wood is kinda sucky though. Nothing wrong with buying a modern brush musket. I wouldn’t use a scope with one though that’s dumb. I have a bunch of Ohio flint. Works great.
Ive thought of buying one of these but due to traditions quality issues with thier flintlock actions i was very hesitant. But as a basic hunting rifle to get into the flintlock rifle. I was interested. Good to see this video series and test thanks . A blessed and Merry Christ. mas to you and everyone ✝️🙏
Thank you. Seen a tradishion flintlock in shop I think was 300 or so older style with fiber optic sights and plastic stock. Next to it was lyman 54cal Hawken for 325 or so heavy gun but double set trigger. Had a 50cal flitlock was a left hand made for 225 or so felt in the was amazing but left handed. Also had a T/c but was crazy priced up.
The main advantage to me of brass is it doesn't rust. I don't have to be as particular in my drying my jags before putting them away when I'm out in the field. I am curious as to how well this will work with pellets...I can't get my flinchlock to fire with 777 or pyrodex and this will fire with pellets??
So a bit information for you. Pedersoli's .54 caliber Jeager has a 1n27" twist. The bore diameter is slightly smaller, so my bullet sizing is .533. Mountain man
There's a couple more things that should have been mentioned, If you are using pellets you need to fill the touch hole with 4f and they actually make the barrel with the same specs as a smokeless barrel. THAT doesn't mean to try and use smokeless powder just means they go by the same standards as smokeless, always use real black powder in a flintlock if you can find it. other than that the only other thing is is that they made the lock a lot stronger. HAPPY HUNTING AND GOOD LUCK THIS LATE SEASON.
Hey Ethan, i just ordered my first ever kit, i went with the Traditions Kentucky long rifle, it says the stock is walnut finished hardwood?? What the heck does that mean lol?! Do you have any idea what kind of wood ill be working with? I saw online some guys say its beech, some guys say its walnut, id just like to know what my stock is made out of. Thanks bud.
Typically they are beech, they stain them to look like walnut. Nothing wrong with the beach n if you want to add some flare it usually cuts n carves pretty nice. The only problem I personally ever had was i didnt like the idea of the 2 piece stock. Sometimes the wood grain is completely different n they take stain differently, sometimes they go together very nicely. It must just depend on the batch. My son just got the same from Midway and i was very impressed with the kit he received. That aside those things just shoot hands down n the barrels are very good quality. Hope you love yours.
European beech. A lot of people malign it as inferior because it's esthetically plain but it's a wonderful wood to work with, very consistent and straight grain that doesn't warp and twist badly with the seasons. I've had my kit gun for about 8 years now and I really like it.
Hi Eric, like the other guys said, beech is very common, but I have seen what I call "Turkish Walnut" be used in the kits built by InvestArm. It's very similar in structure to walnut, and stains very similarly. If the wood is "white", it's likely beech. If it's a brown it could be a turkish walnut.
Had one few yrs back....IMO. it was a POS, could never get to hit same place twice. After banging my head on the wall for two yrs i saved my pennies and bought and built a Kibbler...
How much powder is everyone using in their flintlocks? I have a Lyman deerstalker .50 cal and I’m using 90 grains of FF. Someone recently told me anything over 60 grains is just wasting powder. ?
Let your barrel tell you how much you need. Work up the ladder and see what is most accurate, try different patch thicknesses, projectiles , powder etc.
There is a weird obsession I've noticed with a lot of BP shooters to use the absolute wimpiest load they can possibly get by with to save powder. At 90gr your still not to the point of diminishing returns on velocity that I've seen charted out about 120-150gr for a 50 cal.
Got a left hand one of these for my wife everything works fine but the trigger pull is outrageously heavy if anyone can point me in the direction of a way to lighten the trigger pull it would be much appreciated
Excellent unboxing and review. But the translation of the title to Spanish is not quite exactly. "Acelerador de perdigones" means "Shot accelerator". And, clearly, this is not a shotgun. Greetings from Argentina.
I am 79 and have been shooting flintlocks since 1972. If you don't have access to black powder, I can guarantee you will have problems. Pyrodex, triple 7 and pellets require a high temperature to ignite. They are usually fine in percussion guns but don't cut it in flintlock applications. Get some black powder. Problem 2 is the vent hole. Most are undersized even on custom guns. The minimum opening should be 1/16". I do a lot of offhand target shooting and I open my vent hole up to a number 46 drill bit. If you are exclusively hunting a number 43 drill bit will work fine but you may have some powder grains fall out the vent during loading. Number 3 is having a good flint. I prefer the gray English flintlock or the amber French flint. The machined flintlock suck. Number 4 is the Frizzen. If your not getting good sparking, the Frizzen may be soft and will need to be re-hardened. Start with real black powder and work from there. Best of luck - flintlocks are a ton of fun.
@@jacobwilbert1018 I feel your pain. Unfortunately flintlocks do not produce the temperature to ignite pellets, pyrodex or triple 7. Black powder ignites at a relatively low temperature around 470 degrees. The rifle is probably a decent gun, you just will never get to enjoy it. I purchase all my black powder from Back Creek Gun Shop in Winchester,VA. You can have it shipped via UPS directly to your home address. A shipping fee and a HAZ MAT fee is charged. I assume there are distributors on your end of the country as well. I know it probably sucks not being able to use the pellets, but get yourself some black powder and start enjoying that rifle. HAPPY NEW YEAR to you.
@francishaeusler7879 It doesnt suck for me, I only use blackpowder. I understand, we are in 100% agreement. I think we are making the same point, it doesnt work. We have had hundreds of years to figure this out, there are no short cuts or better way. The better way was repeating cartidge arms lol. We tried many things that didnt last. Flintlocks still work when used AS INTENDED. 😯
How far do u shoot it, do you us conical bullets? Anyone put an optic on it. I am not a traditional guy. No time for that, looking for more days hunting.
Its for people that dont shoot flintlocks. They made an entire new platform that has had several different versions trying to get it to work. Its a great idea but its still never gonna work as well, be as fast or reliable as a normal flintlock with black powder. This is for people that only touch a flintlock for the flintlock deer season and dont want to deal with what comes along with the territory. N thats ok. Im not insinuating its good or bad or anything.
@Ostenjager Yea that was the context when people were saying to just get a real one. Not because its a Traditions or not historically correct. They offer several normal bp models that work just fine
Just my 2 cents when it comes to twist rates, 1-48 is the weirdest in my experience. For my guns with 1-48 barrels, round ball won’t group with more than 65 grains and conical a need at minimum 85. If you know you want round ball buy a slower 1-60 gun. If you want to use conicals for hunting, try to find a faster 1-28 gun. Even the faster twists will shoot round ball reasonably well but you will have to use a smaller charge of powder, around 50 grains for a .50 caliber.
Huh?? 1:48 IS the in-between twist. Manufactured guns do this to accommodate both PRB and conicals. You suggesting two guns with different twists isn’t helpful at all. The twist rate is much more a factor than grain amount.
@@shotcaughtcropHe obviously knows the effect of twist rates, he just did a whole write up. I’ve experienced what he’s saying. The hybrid, or “in between” twists have a tendency to be picky. They will shoot PRB and conicals, yes, however, the faster the twist, the lower your charge for PRB will usually be. You don’t want to overspin those balls. For example, my 1:66 twist likes 80gr of FFF while my 1:32 (weird one I know), likes only 60gr FFF. And the opposite for conicals. The 1:66 wants a HEAVY charge, while a faster twist will usually act nicely with moderate charges. He’s just saying that hybrid twists aren’t great at either, so you should figure out what you want to shoot and pick a rifle that accommodates that.
I’ve shot lots of Spanish made rifles that shot perfectly fine. Do I prefer my custom guns? Yeah. But is it nice to have a decent shooter less than 1/4 the cost? Sure is.
It is a real one, it's not fake in any way, it's not plastic and meets all the states hunting laws where it can be used... it's just modernized as has been the common practice that brought us to the current designs.
The cost may be prohibitive to many looking to check out authentic replica flintlock rifles. This is a way to introduce others to the sport without breaking their bank account
well, the thing is save your money up to get a good representation of a period correct one. you will be way more satisfied in the end,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
@@olskool3967 What do you recommend? And, other than aesthetics, what are the advantages of getting one that just "look" period correct, vs this one that might not look pleasing, but I'm sure works just fine?
Comments like this serve to dissuade people from getting into muzzleloading in the first place. There is no shame in buying a production rifle. If that shooter then decides that they enjoy shooting flintlocks, then they can set aside funds for something fancier. Besides, if you do something stupid with a production gun (say, improper cleaning and storage), then at least you’re not harming a more expensive gun.
Im excited to see your range review. People are very hot n cold on if these things work. My families example does not but this is a different model. I would like to see them work it out and how it compares to a BP flintlock. 😬🫣👍👍
I've had a PA ultralight for several years. Very reliable and accurate. Nice video review!
There's a lot to like about that firearm. The features that are not listed on the box are long and impressive. For instance, the, the sling swivels, drilled and tapped for a scope, set trigger, all of these things add value to the product. Room for improvement might include the addition of a flint (and leather) and especially "Made in USA." It would be nice. They make a great product, I only wished that we made it.
Thanks, Ethan! It's nice to see a modern flintlock that will be easy to maintain (No more pulling the barrel, sticking the touch hole end in a bucket of hot soapy water and mopping away). I am very interested in the 100 round work up, when it comes out.
I have one. I like it better than my very expensive flintlock that I've had for almost 35 years.
I've not had any issues at all with it.
Mine came with a stainless touch hole liner, and I've shot it more times than I have my old one by far. Likely used up ten flints. It never misfires unless I fail to clean the frizzen and flint between shots and it does pay to stop the touch hole while loading. But if I do my part, it fires instantly and reliably.
Don't hesitate but one. I won't sell mine unless to buy an updated one.
I enjoy all your videos and reviews. I am getting ready to take my Traditions Deer Hunter and Pa Pellet out hunting in a few days here in Pennsylvania. I believe these are great Flintlocks for the price. I have other black powder rifles but these are nice lightweight and easy to clean when I am finished hunting.
Looks interesting. Would really love to see a serious review of the Traditions deluxe flintlock Kentucky. 1st impressions, accuracy, etc.
Very accurate with PRB and same results with Great Plains conicals. Love the twist rate! Killed my elk this year with it.
Thanks Ethan! For decades PA has been an anomoly as it relates to muzzleloading hunting laws. Good on Traditions for delivering a hybrid that allows for those wanting to hunt with a Flintlock having a traditional vibe but offering modern features. For the in-line enthusist looking to bridge over to something more traditional, this one is a relatively financially painless option
Thank you Ethan. I am very interested in seeing your first 100 shot impression.
It will be interesting to see how well the ignition system works Ethan in your test.
With that long flash hole and palletized powder might see some hang-fires…
Yes I’m very intrigued about the long flash hole
In the original pa pellet, loose powder normally would ignite somewhat fast.. pellets would be a joke in it. Owned one for several years, even managed to bag a few white tails with it. Took more fiddling and messing with than anything else I've seen
@@ILoveMuzzleloading I'm not impressed. I can't get mine to fire quick.
Always enjoy your videos! I’ve been shooting black powder for over 25 years but only recently acquired my first flint lock. It can be quite expensive (as you know) to purchase true BP so I’ve started making my own with decent results. The only issue I’m having with my Traditions hawken is hang fires. Any pointers?
Traditions PA flintlock is very nice. I like the idea of a flintlock with some "modernizing." As for the 4-F in the pan, that isn't mandatory. The British manual of arms shows priming with the same powder as is used in the main charge. The 4-F recommendation comes down to us from target shooters. It's a touch quicker than other grades, and target shooters have always gone for any small thing that improves their scores. Is 4-F best for the pan? Yes. Is it mandatory? No.
I’ve used 2 and 3F in the pan with great success, I was just reading the Traditions manual in this video
Have a Lyman Deerstalker. 1 in 48. Works great. Sights are great. Wood is kinda sucky though. Nothing wrong with buying a modern brush musket. I wouldn’t use a scope with one though that’s dumb. I have a bunch of Ohio flint. Works great.
Love mine harvested a few deer with it shoots great would highly recommend it
Thanks for the video, I’m thinking about picking one up since I’m from PA.. would love to see the range video first! Thanks great video!
Ive thought of buying one of these but due to traditions quality issues with thier flintlock actions i was very hesitant. But as a basic hunting rifle to get into the flintlock rifle. I was interested. Good to see this video series and test thanks . A blessed and Merry Christ. mas to you and everyone ✝️🙏
Loved mine very much. Had an explosion while shooting at a bear. Lost most hearing in left ear but no other injuries.
Looking forward to the range session
Thanks fir the introduction to the PA.
Thank you. Seen a tradishion flintlock in shop I think was 300 or so older style with fiber optic sights and plastic stock. Next to it was lyman 54cal Hawken for 325 or so heavy gun but double set trigger. Had a 50cal flitlock was a left hand made for 225 or so felt in the was amazing but left handed. Also had a T/c but was crazy priced up.
Excellent review! 👍👍👍
Ethan, just remember in PA. There are no scopes in the late season. But it looks good for early doe only.
Nice to see them targeting the Pennsylvania hunting seasons but definitely not what I would want
I Love having a easily removed breach plug on my PA pellet Flintlock
It makes removing dry balls fast easy and unembarrassing
The main advantage to me of brass is it doesn't rust. I don't have to be as particular in my drying my jags before putting them away when I'm out in the field. I am curious as to how well this will work with pellets...I can't get my flinchlock to fire with 777 or pyrodex and this will fire with pellets??
Whatever happened to Thompson? They were the best. Never had any issues. Great guns
So a bit information for you. Pedersoli's .54 caliber Jeager has a 1n27" twist. The bore diameter is slightly smaller, so my bullet sizing is .533.
Mountain man
There's a couple more things that should have been mentioned, If you are using pellets you need to fill the touch hole with 4f and they actually make the barrel with the same specs as a smokeless barrel. THAT doesn't mean to try and use smokeless powder just means they go by the same standards as smokeless, always use real black powder in a flintlock if you can find it. other than that the only other thing is is that they made the lock a lot stronger. HAPPY HUNTING AND GOOD LUCK THIS LATE SEASON.
I would just like to find an inline with wood stock.
Woodman Arms or an old TC encore
Boyd’s makes some stuff for the CVA inlines. Don’t have any experience with it though
Or knight.
Do they do non-laminates?
@@nathannero9338 good point. I think they only do laminate stocks now. I believe the walnut are no longer.
Just bought this model. What kind of sabot would you recommend for deer hunting? Have you found any good loads with hunting ammo?
Traditions recommends their MZX, but they also retail them so that makes sense. I’ll be testing different ones this winter
Hey Ethan, i just ordered my first ever kit, i went with the Traditions Kentucky long rifle, it says the stock is walnut finished hardwood?? What the heck does that mean lol?! Do you have any idea what kind of wood ill be working with? I saw online some guys say its beech, some guys say its walnut, id just like to know what my stock is made out of. Thanks bud.
Typically they are beech, they stain them to look like walnut. Nothing wrong with the beach n if you want to add some flare it usually cuts n carves pretty nice. The only problem I personally ever had was i didnt like the idea of the 2 piece stock. Sometimes the wood grain is completely different n they take stain differently, sometimes they go together very nicely. It must just depend on the batch. My son just got the same from Midway and i was very impressed with the kit he received. That aside those things just shoot hands down n the barrels are very good quality.
Hope you love yours.
European beech. A lot of people malign it as inferior because it's esthetically plain but it's a wonderful wood to work with, very consistent and straight grain that doesn't warp and twist badly with the seasons.
I've had my kit gun for about 8 years now and I really like it.
@@jacobwilbert1018thank you Jacob. I appreciate the reply.
@@KR-hg8bethanks bud.
Hi Eric, like the other guys said, beech is very common, but I have seen what I call "Turkish Walnut" be used in the kits built by InvestArm. It's very similar in structure to walnut, and stains very similarly.
If the wood is "white", it's likely beech. If it's a brown it could be a turkish walnut.
Anyone know what size the Flint is or where to get replacements/spares?
I have the breakup color one, ive been shooting roundball for a while before I got this as my 1st flintlock. Got a deer on the 1st sitting with her
The metal ramrods that I had failed me. Prefer to use fiber/poly types . But I do use a metal range rod when plinking sometimes.
Thank you
Had one few yrs back....IMO. it was a POS, could never get to hit same place twice. After banging my head on the wall for two yrs i saved my pennies and bought and built a Kibbler...
Traditionally, "Traditions" flintlocks were well known for ignition problems .
My one buddy said, "They can't ann be that bad" ...
... he found out !
Flints: if it sparks it barks!
How much powder is everyone using in their flintlocks?
I have a Lyman deerstalker .50 cal and I’m using 90 grains of FF.
Someone recently told me anything over 60 grains is just wasting powder. ?
Let your barrel tell you how much you need.
Work up the ladder and see what is most accurate, try different patch thicknesses, projectiles , powder etc.
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That’s a good idea. I’ll have to go get some supplies. All I have is .490 round balls and pillow tick patches that are all the same thickness.
Good video Ethan. I have a traditions flintlock mountain rifle and really like it.
There is a weird obsession I've noticed with a lot of BP shooters to use the absolute wimpiest load they can possibly get by with to save powder. At 90gr your still not to the point of diminishing returns on velocity that I've seen charted out about 120-150gr for a 50 cal.
Depends… how much lead you throwing? 75 grains is recommended for PRB but if you’re using conicals/more lead then up the BP amount.
I would toss some anti-seize on the treads of that plug.
Got a left hand one of these for my wife everything works fine but the trigger pull is outrageously heavy if anyone can point me in the direction of a way to lighten the trigger pull it would be much appreciated
Have you taken the lock out? On the Deer hunter there is an adjustment screw in the inside of the lock
Buddy whats meàning pa pellet
Cool
Excellent unboxing and review. But the translation of the title to Spanish is not quite exactly. "Acelerador de perdigones" means "Shot accelerator". And, clearly, this is not a shotgun. Greetings from Argentina.
I have the deer hunter and it doesn’t work over half the time. Sent it back twice and still doesn’t work
My pap left us one n it doesnt work either. Maybe they worked it out
I am 79 and have been shooting flintlocks since 1972. If you don't have access to black powder, I can guarantee you will have problems. Pyrodex, triple 7 and pellets require a high temperature to ignite. They are usually fine in percussion guns but don't cut it in flintlock applications. Get some black powder. Problem 2 is the vent hole. Most are undersized even on custom guns. The minimum opening should be 1/16". I do a lot of offhand target shooting and I open my vent hole up to a number 46 drill bit. If you are exclusively hunting a number 43 drill bit will work fine but you may have some powder grains fall out the vent during loading. Number 3 is having a good flint. I prefer the gray English flintlock or the amber French flint. The machined flintlock suck. Number 4 is the Frizzen. If your not getting good sparking, the Frizzen may be soft and will need to be re-hardened. Start with real black powder and work from there. Best of luck - flintlocks are a ton of fun.
@francishaeusler7879
Right, but the whole deal with this particular rifle is that its a flintlock "made" to work with pyrodex or pellets.
@@jacobwilbert1018 I feel your pain. Unfortunately flintlocks do not produce the temperature to ignite pellets, pyrodex or triple 7. Black powder ignites at a relatively low temperature around 470 degrees. The rifle is probably a decent gun, you just will never get to enjoy it. I purchase all my black powder from Back Creek Gun Shop in Winchester,VA. You can have it shipped via UPS directly to your home address. A shipping fee and a HAZ MAT fee is charged. I assume there are distributors on your end of the country as well. I know it probably sucks not being able to use the pellets, but get yourself some black powder and start enjoying that rifle. HAPPY NEW YEAR to you.
@francishaeusler7879
It doesnt suck for me, I only use blackpowder. I understand, we are in 100% agreement. I think we are making the same point, it doesnt work. We have had hundreds of years to figure this out, there are no short cuts or better way. The better way was repeating cartidge arms lol. We tried many things that didnt last. Flintlocks still work when used AS INTENDED. 😯
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How far do u shoot it, do you us conical bullets? Anyone put an optic on it. I am not a traditional guy. No time for that, looking for more days hunting.
Since when is substitute recommended for a flintlock? It was always a big no no. Especially with the long fire channel in the bridge plug.
Its for people that dont shoot flintlocks. They made an entire new platform that has had several different versions trying to get it to work. Its a great idea but its still never gonna work as well, be as fast or reliable as a normal flintlock with black powder.
This is for people that only touch a flintlock for the flintlock deer season and dont want to deal with what comes along with the territory.
N thats ok. Im not insinuating its good or bad or anything.
So, wait. I just realized that this is a flintlock designed to use black powder substitutes.
Holy sh!t. 😳
@Ostenjager
Yea that was the context when people were saying to just get a real one. Not because its a Traditions or not historically correct. They offer several normal bp models that work just fine
I’d like to see test shooting with this one using substitutes. It will not work anyway.
@slawomirk1169
Ethans gonna run it, we will see. They sell it as a pellet rifle, i have never seen them work with pellets.
I’m sorry, who is the manufacturer of this rifle? 😂
Don’t like the cheap trigger guard preferably the long older looking trigger guard this is a deal breaker for me
Drilled and tapped for a scope on a flintlock. Only my opinion, but if you want a scope don't go with a flintlock.
Good luck hiding how much priming powder with pellets you have to use.
Why would I hide that?
Just my 2 cents when it comes to twist rates, 1-48 is the weirdest in my experience. For my guns with 1-48 barrels, round ball won’t group with more than 65 grains and conical a need at minimum 85. If you know you want round ball buy a slower 1-60 gun. If you want to use conicals for hunting, try to find a faster 1-28 gun. Even the faster twists will shoot round ball reasonably well but you will have to use a smaller charge of powder, around 50 grains for a .50 caliber.
Huh?? 1:48 IS the in-between twist. Manufactured guns do this to accommodate both PRB and conicals. You suggesting two guns with different twists isn’t helpful at all. The twist rate is much more a factor than grain amount.
@@shotcaughtcropHe obviously knows the effect of twist rates, he just did a whole write up. I’ve experienced what he’s saying. The hybrid, or “in between” twists have a tendency to be picky.
They will shoot PRB and conicals, yes, however, the faster the twist, the lower your charge for PRB will usually be. You don’t want to overspin those balls. For example, my 1:66 twist likes 80gr of FFF while my 1:32 (weird one I know), likes only 60gr FFF. And the opposite for conicals. The 1:66 wants a HEAVY charge, while a faster twist will usually act nicely with moderate charges.
He’s just saying that hybrid twists aren’t great at either, so you should figure out what you want to shoot and pick a rifle that accommodates that.
BS flintlock just to market to flint hunting. #FDJT
soft steel barrels good luck
Lost me at Made in Spain.....
I’ve shot lots of Spanish made rifles that shot perfectly fine. Do I prefer my custom guns? Yeah. But is it nice to have a decent shooter less than 1/4 the cost? Sure is.
if you are thinking about a flintlock, get a real one!
It is a real one, it's not fake in any way, it's not plastic and meets all the states hunting laws where it can be used... it's just modernized as has been the common practice that brought us to the current designs.
The cost may be prohibitive to many looking to check out authentic replica flintlock rifles. This is a way to introduce others to the sport without breaking their bank account
well, the thing is save your money up to get a good representation of a period correct one. you will be way more satisfied in the end,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
@@olskool3967 What do you recommend? And, other than aesthetics, what are the advantages of getting one that just "look" period correct, vs this one that might not look pleasing, but I'm sure works just fine?
Comments like this serve to dissuade people from getting into muzzleloading in the first place. There is no shame in buying a production rifle. If that shooter then decides that they enjoy shooting flintlocks, then they can set aside funds for something fancier. Besides, if you do something stupid with a production gun (say, improper cleaning and storage), then at least you’re not harming a more expensive gun.
Im excited to see your range review. People are very hot n cold on if these things work. My families example does not but this is a different model.
I would like to see them work it out and how it compares to a BP flintlock.
😬🫣👍👍