One thing I learned after hunting with muzzleloaders in the Adirondack Mountains for going on 30 years now, if you come into deer camp or something for lunch or a mid-day break, don't stand your muzzleloader straight up. If the barrel was really cold and warms up, the condensation can run down on the powder charge just like it was rain and dampen the powder. I was reading a book recently on Robert Rogers and how during the French & Indian War would go out on raids & one of the artifacts they found in the ruins of old Fort Edward was the remnants of a cow's knee for someone's flintlock.
Tough weather conditions require a little preparation. In a cold rain or winter snow everything is more difficult in the outdoors as Mike Reed points out here. I don’t hunt with a flintlock rifle, but I can appreciate what he is preaching here because he is speaking from his own experiences. Mike certainly knows what he is talking about. As Uncle Sasquatch always says…. “Keep your powder dry.” Thanks! - Tennessee Smoky
@@Mik854 We got a couple of inches of snow with about an inch of ice on top of it. Temperature down to about 26 degrees tonight. That’s in the teens on the windchill chart. Everything will be frozen in on Tuesday. How about Bland, VA?
If your keeping power out of your pan in wet weather stick a buck tell feather in your tuch hole and close the frizzin on ti the oil in the feather will help to keep water from keeping in to your power charge
Can you imagine the look on the faces of the sentries stationed at Ft. Ligonier as you came walking in with those camo padded insulated coveralls, boots with vibram soul boots, that style of hat and eye glasses? I have been shooting flintlocks since I was 16… that was 48 years ago now (you have me beat by a few years)… I build and hunt with all my leather works, clothing and as a gunsmith… I build my flintlocks also… all the while as I hunt back home in Wyoming… I wonder what it was really like. I have killed black bear, elk, deer and antelope with my flinters. You offer some really good tips… I do like to dab a little chapstick around the top edge of the pan before I lower the hammer (frizzen to those modern folks) over my priming charge. It really gives added protection to “keep your powder dry” in the pan. But only in the snow and rain. Running your flash hole pick through the vent hole before you prime the pan it really important so you clear the flash hole best you can… that helps with the hang fires cause by the “fuse” effect of stacked powder in the flash hole tunnel.. I know the old timers didn’t… but I also file the leading edge of my flints with a diamond file to help with that most important first spark. Great video sir.. I subscribed as I never saw your channel before. God bless
Hello from Pennsylvania love the late season flintlock hunt shoot competition all summer and fall hunt all winter we call them cow knees, love your video it's a challenge in nasty weather
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Absolutely great tips and tricks Mike
Thanks
Great Channel! Sitting here on the couch post hernia surgery wishing I was traipsing around the mountains right now!
Well I hope you get better soon and get back into the woods
I'm about 4 weeks after hernia surgery the second time this year.. don rush it let it heal up completely and completely.
@@larryalexander4833 thanks Larry
Good information. Too much powder in the pan can cause a hangfire too as it causes a fuse effect.
yep i know jimmy thanks buddy
@@mike451 That was meant for people who might not know...not you.
One thing I learned after hunting with muzzleloaders in the Adirondack Mountains for going on 30 years now, if you come into deer camp or something for lunch or a mid-day break, don't stand your muzzleloader straight up. If the barrel was really cold and warms up, the condensation can run down on the powder charge just like it was rain and dampen the powder. I was reading a book recently on Robert Rogers and how during the French & Indian War would go out on raids & one of the artifacts they found in the ruins of old Fort Edward was the remnants of a cow's knee for someone's flintlock.
Hey cool thanks so very much for your comment
Is that where the saying "A flash in the pan comes from?" What a great demonstration!
yes Mary
Thanks for sharing Mike, I have never shot or hunted with a flintlock rifle, but learning about them from your videos. Stay safe my friend
Thanks Jim
Tough weather conditions require a little preparation. In a cold rain or winter snow everything is more difficult in the outdoors as Mike Reed points out here. I don’t hunt with a flintlock rifle, but I can appreciate what he is preaching here because he is speaking from his own experiences. Mike certainly knows what he is talking about. As Uncle Sasquatch always says…. “Keep your powder dry.” Thanks! - Tennessee Smoky
Hey smoky did you get any snow ❄️
@@Mik854 We got a couple of inches of snow with about an inch of ice on top of it. Temperature down to about 26 degrees tonight. That’s in the teens on the windchill chart. Everything will be frozen in on Tuesday. How about Bland, VA?
@@tennesseesmoky901220 dgr 4 inches of snow smoky
LOL- Grizzly bear poop!
Good tips Mike
thanks Frank coming out the back side of a bear don't sound like fun to me how about you
If your keeping power out of your pan in wet weather stick a buck tell feather in your tuch hole and close the frizzin on ti the oil in the feather will help to keep water from keeping in to your power charge
Nice
Thank you for the wonderful narrative ! Good on you, being mid 70s and still trekking, cheers !
Thanks for this video, Mike. Bought myself a kit. Learning all I can.
thanks Scott
Can you imagine the look on the faces of the sentries stationed at Ft. Ligonier as you came walking in with those camo padded insulated coveralls, boots with vibram soul boots, that style of hat and eye glasses? I have been shooting flintlocks since I was 16… that was 48 years ago now (you have me beat by a few years)… I build and hunt with all my leather works, clothing and as a gunsmith… I build my flintlocks also… all the while as I hunt back home in Wyoming… I wonder what it was really like. I have killed black bear, elk, deer and antelope with my flinters. You offer some really good tips… I do like to dab a little chapstick around the top edge of the pan before I lower the hammer (frizzen to those modern folks) over my priming charge. It really gives added protection to “keep your powder dry” in the pan. But only in the snow and rain. Running your flash hole pick through the vent hole before you prime the pan it really important so you clear the flash hole best you can… that helps with the hang fires cause by the “fuse” effect of stacked powder in the flash hole tunnel.. I know the old timers didn’t… but I also file the leading edge of my flints with a diamond file to help with that most important first spark. Great video sir.. I subscribed as I never saw your channel before. God bless
Really enjoy your videos
Thanks so very much for watching Ron
In modern times ive heard some use a balloon over enf of barrel. Thanks mike
Me to Larry good idea
@@Mik854 I still want to get a flintlock . I have two cap guns. Just had a big oak next to my house took down. Always something needs your money.
Nice To Know These Important Things Shared Here Mike ! Stay Safe & Dry Brother ! ATB T God Bless
Thanks Terry
Hello from Pennsylvania love the late season flintlock hunt shoot competition all summer and fall hunt all winter we call them cow knees, love your video it's a challenge in nasty weather
Great video friend 👍
Thanks friend
Thats one I've never hunted with. I always had a cap buster. I agree with degreasing.. that old oil will sure give you a fit.
Thanks Michael
after I finish oiling the barrel I lean it with the barrel down to keep the oil from setting on the beach face.
Sounds like a good idea Steve but I would still swab it out
Great info to share my friend
Thanks James
Thanks for the information! What gun are you carrying? Great video!
I built this gun 50 cal hawk
Enjoyed it. Good video Brother Mike.
Thanks
Life was tough.
Amazing how easy life is now in comparison to Pre WW2 days.
For sure friend