Jedidiah
Old, Grumpy & still kickin !
Uh Huh, Ok, have a great day
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A Random Question
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Anything's possible.
BEP
40 Cal.
Flints get dull and have to either be reknapped or replaced because every time the lock is used small or not so small pieces of flint break off. Those pieces all go somewhere. I wear eye protection.
I’ve been hit by debris from caps before, but don’t recall being hit with a chip off a flint…
Could it happen, yes.
Could it happen, yes.
Taking a chance on standing near where the blasted particles from a touch hole fly out , when a flint rifle is detonated , is just as foolish as having your powder container there open. Nasty stuff , and basic shooting safety technique.. Sometimes ya gotta 'splain stuff to those who are errant for their own safety.
I have learned in my 78 years of life's experiences that life is not safe. Watch out for your self.
Hmmm, wonder why he asked??
Jedidiah
Old, Grumpy & still kickin !
Anything is possible, but that does not mean it is probable! I prefer to err on the side of caution, So I use eye protection. But when the "improbable" does happen, and that person who laughed at wearing protection is hurt, I have zero sympathy for them and will remind them about who made fun of others who were more cautious and made the smart choice to mitigate the "possibility" of the "improbable" event happening.
Jedidiah
Old, Grumpy & still kickin !
It is self evident why, which I am sure you already know. He was concerned about the possibility of damaging his eye sight. IMHO
I always use safety glasses and hearing protection when I shoot. At 68, I wished I had used hearing protection in my younger days. My tinnitus drives to distraction on some days.
jonathan hawkin
32 Cal.
I have had both bits of flint and percussion cap hit my glasses, just normal ones, not safety ones, but wouldn't shoot without them, and need them to see where I am aiming for anyway!
Jedidiah
Old, Grumpy & still kickin !
LOL, if I knew then what I know now??? Oh well, Yes, many of us wish we had paid more attention to our hearing back in the day!!
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Ditto on the hearing. As for eye protection, I'm kind of baffled why the resistance. Don't want to wear it, then don't. Your choice. Based on my own experiences, you bet I wear eye protection.
beardedhorse
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I concur with what Smoothshooter said. If the lock and touch hole are on the right side of your flintlock it is more than courtesy but range safety protocol to notify the shooter to your right that you are about to touch your flinter off. Saying "flintlock", "rock lock" or "flinter" loud enough for he or she to hear is sufficient. The opposite if done to the shooter to your left if you shoot a left hand flintlock rifle, pistol or smoothbore.
Whoops wrong entry
Jedidiah
Old, Grumpy & still kickin !
I was not aware of that protocol. Thanks
Pete G
76 Cal.
I have been cut on the cheek before. Yes, it can happen!
What about the hydrocarbon residue(s) one may get from the bubble wrap? It's a dangerous world indeed.
Jedidiah
Old, Grumpy & still kickin !
Well, a quick trip to "Whiskey Row," in Cave Creek, should take care of any of those issues!!
