Hi All,
New here and saying hello.
I have a CVA flintlock 45 cal Kentucky rifle kit that I built in the early 70s and never shot. I have recently renewed my interest in BP C/P revolvers and thought about this rifle that I have carried around for 30 some years. I asked on another forum if anyone knew if these old CVA Repos were safe and found that several have and still used the same gun thou most in percussion.
So I took it to the range for a try. I fired 3 rounds then ran a cleaning patch through the barrel 1 time then on the next 3rd load the ball locked up solid about 8-10 in below the muzzle.
I was amazed at how tough it was to pull it.
Anyhow, to my point, I use Geox 3f, .440 ball (45cal bore) and .015 cotton patch material lubed with Bore Butter. How many shots should I take before cleaning and how to clean for continued shooting.
As a PS I was surprised at how cool the Fjavascript:void(0) :grin: lash-Boom of a Flinter is. As a left hander I get to enjoy the flash part more than most. :grin:
Thanks for any info
Bob
New here and saying hello.
I have a CVA flintlock 45 cal Kentucky rifle kit that I built in the early 70s and never shot. I have recently renewed my interest in BP C/P revolvers and thought about this rifle that I have carried around for 30 some years. I asked on another forum if anyone knew if these old CVA Repos were safe and found that several have and still used the same gun thou most in percussion.
So I took it to the range for a try. I fired 3 rounds then ran a cleaning patch through the barrel 1 time then on the next 3rd load the ball locked up solid about 8-10 in below the muzzle.
I was amazed at how tough it was to pull it.
Anyhow, to my point, I use Geox 3f, .440 ball (45cal bore) and .015 cotton patch material lubed with Bore Butter. How many shots should I take before cleaning and how to clean for continued shooting.
As a PS I was surprised at how cool the Fjavascript:void(0) :grin: lash-Boom of a Flinter is. As a left hander I get to enjoy the flash part more than most. :grin:
Thanks for any info
Bob