Firing my newly built flintlock *video*

[Devodud]

I shot my newly completed .45 flintlock build yesterday. The rifle shot good requiring very little sight adjustment. I am using a hunting load of 70 gr FFFg and a .440 RB patched with muzzle cut pillow ticking. Once I get the barrel broken in a little I will try to shrink the groups a little.

Ignition was very quick to my delight. I will be taking this rifle on a primitive hunt here in Florida in a couple weeks. Enjoy the video.

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[SgtErv]

Outstanding! Great ignition. The muzzle flash and smoke are quite a thrill. Does your hat bill make any difference when it flashes?

 

[coloradoclyde]

Nice!....but we really didn't get to see the gun.

 

[Devodud]

Nice!....but we really didn't get to see the gun.

Here is the gun

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[Devodud]

Outstanding! Great ignition. The muzzle flash and smoke are quite a thrill. Does your hat bill make any difference when it flashes?

To be honest I hadn't given much thought to how my hat bill effects the pan flash

 

[Grizzly Adams]

She shoots as good as she looks!!

 

[Devodud]

Sure does, and I bet she only get a better with age.

 

[S.Kenton]

What was your target? That sure looked like some fine shootin sir!

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Sure does, and I bet she only get a better with age.

I believe so! Many barrels shoot better after a few hundred rounds through them. Expect good things in the future. :thumbsup: