01-10-2020, 01:20 PM
Plainsman Wrote:Muzzle loaders are finicky that way. Easy to find a good bullet for .50. Squirrel rifles of .36 or smaller are a very different story.
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I have a soft spot for flint locks. I have three of them and all are of very high quality. The 32-40 was a cartridge rifle. I have a few BP cartridge rifles.
Shooting a flintlock, even a very well made one with a fast lock and ignition, does require a bit more focus on the shot. Not sure if it is a good way to train for centerfire shooting but it is pretty challenging and satisfying. Where as it does not take long to get a high end load for a centerfire rifle that is well made, it takes some time and effort to find a load and loading technique that will get the best out of a flintlock. There are multiple things a guy needs to do before he brings the rifle to his shoulder if he expects it to function and perform as good as it can.
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