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Hello! I recently picked up this hobby of muzzleloaders (though I have been interested in military history for a long time). I bought my first replica a few weeks ago, a (smoothbore version) of a Baker's rifle.
I have posted some pictures here showing the state of its frizzen. I want to seek some advice about its proper care and how to diagnose when things go wrong.
I was told by a wonderful expert who owns a store and specializes in muzzleloaders that too big of a flint can cause of frizzen case hardening wearing out too soon. That acts like a chisel and chops through the case hardening. Once the case hardened layer has been pierced, it wears out in short order. He said that the face of my frizzen is getting a little torn up where the flint first strikes it so the damage is starting.
I regret missing my chance to ask him further for his insight. I had thought that my frizzen looked healthy. Based on the pictures I have posted, does anyone know the signs I should look for, of the "case hardened layer being pierced" vs just ordinary wear and tear?
Many thanks in advance, and nice to meet you all!
I have posted some pictures here showing the state of its frizzen. I want to seek some advice about its proper care and how to diagnose when things go wrong.
I was told by a wonderful expert who owns a store and specializes in muzzleloaders that too big of a flint can cause of frizzen case hardening wearing out too soon. That acts like a chisel and chops through the case hardening. Once the case hardened layer has been pierced, it wears out in short order. He said that the face of my frizzen is getting a little torn up where the flint first strikes it so the damage is starting.
I regret missing my chance to ask him further for his insight. I had thought that my frizzen looked healthy. Based on the pictures I have posted, does anyone know the signs I should look for, of the "case hardened layer being pierced" vs just ordinary wear and tear?
Many thanks in advance, and nice to meet you all!