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  1. M

    Curious chrono results

    My elder .50 flint Renegade flintlock gave some very curious results 'tuther day. The charge was 70 grains of 3f Swiss, the projectiles I can not mention, but weigh 200, 230 and 250 grains. The 200s did 1528 fps with a high/ low of 14 fps The 230s did 1448 fps with a high/ low of 14 fps The...
  2. M

    #11s

    Cabelas in Hamburg Pa is well stocked with Remington #11 caps. $13.99/100... But they're there! A good sign?
  3. M

    Soling a frizzen

    I had a Lyman frizzen fitted to my T/C lock and it resulted in a pan/ frizzen gap that is unacceptably large. I'm thinking that if I sole the bottom of the frizzen it'll correct this. I don't think it wise to work on the pan, as the vent blast could dislodge it or get under it. I've seen vent...
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    My new .50 caliber Renegade flintlock

    Couldn't walk away from this one! While the bore looked good, there was a defect RIGHT at the ball seat... Fortunately, I had a spare barrel! While I can not mention the load, she does bug hole. 3 shot 50 yard groups ran from 5/8ths to 1 &1/8ths. That one was my fault. I did put a T/C aperture...
  5. M

    .54 Renegade range report

    Ball and BIG lead. .530 Hornadys and 535 grain No Excuses conicals. 70 grains of 3f Swiss and .58 wads for all. These are her best results to date. The first shot, high/right, is not her usual. I think it was me anticipating the recoil. And there WAS recoil... 535 grains... The 3rd round in the...
  6. M

    Signed Gary White English sporting rifle

    Just got one and waiting on it so no pics yet. Handsome piece of ordnance! Anyone have one? What's the general impression of these rifles? Whatcha shooting in them? This one's said to be unfired, perhaps with a Kelley barrel. Thanks!
  7. M

    The Bumblebee syndrome

    My T/C Pennsylvania Hunter flintlock, aka "The Bumblebee", because she seems to like things she ought not to. Example. She's a .010 groove 1-66 factory ball barrel that, while still not shooting ball properly, does her best with .010 patches. Well. In a fit of frustration, I decided to try...
  8. M

    My $250 Renegade

    Took her out with ball and REAL loads. Her barrel is an " M" stamp, and although there's no visable/obvious pitting, there are several grab points when ramming. I've had several " M" stamps, a couple in new condition, and they all had grabs. Recovered patch, only found 1, was heavily abraded by...
  9. M

    Flintlocks Anonymous

    Hi. I'm Mark and I have 3 flintlocks... 2 Pennsylvania Hunters and a Renegade to be exact. It's taken literally DECADES for me to finally get the hang of these things. Probably did years ago, but load difficulties made me think " It has to be me.". Well, it wasn't. I will admit to a deep...
  10. M

    Her name is " Bumblebee"

    My flintlock Pennsylvania Hunter that is. Took her out today with the .492/.010, mink oil for lube, with .54 wad and 70 grains of 2f Swiss. One flyer, my fault, and the 3rd group hit 2 inches higher than the first two. Groups were as follows: 1st, 1 & 3/4 2nd, 1 & 13/16 3rd, 1& 11/16 These are...
  11. M

    Confused

    Bore Butter. Used it for years, both as lube and protectant. No issues. Folk talk about it building up with the same dread as a T7 crud ring. I once got a .45 T/C Hawken that was heavily swabbed with b.b some years before. When I patched it out, it was BROWN. I thought it was toast and expected...
  12. M

    Sometimes the fix is easy

    I have a fine Renegade .50 flintlock that had a VERY poor frizzen/pan fit. The frizzen contacted the front of the pan resulting in quite a gap between it and the rear of the pan. Enough to QUICKLY lose the prime. Spark was adequate, but that issue was a no go for a hunter! Was thinking about...
  13. M

    TC Pennsylvania Hunter giving FITS

    Love the rifles! I have 2, but can't get them to shoot well or consistently. Tried .490 and .495 ball. Swaged and cast. Patches from .015 to .018, pre and home lubed ( mink oil). Swab between shots with spit, moose milk and rubbing alcohol. With and without over powder wad. Recovered patches are...
  14. M

    Parker - Hale 1858

    My favorite " Den of Iniquity" got me again... Got a first gen P58 for $650. Serial # 399x. Overall, I'd say she's an 85% rifle. A few stock dings and finish wear from cap blast. The metal is all excellent with nearly 100% bluing and a nice patina on the brass. The bore, so far, has patched...
  15. M

    Whiskey TANGO...

    Ok. I've had my share, perhaps more than my share, of flintlocks. CVAs, Traditions, Lymans, TCs, and even a fine custom flintlock. But none has made the impression, and shot nearly as well, as my TC Pennsylvania Hunter. Good looking rifle, but not much else to really set her apart. Yet I shoot...
  16. M

    Flintlocks and manual transmissions

    I remember when they used to say " Learn to drive a manual. Then you can drive anything." Quite true! I've come to realize that, if you can accurately and consistently shoot a flintlock, you can accurately and consistently shoot anything else. The discipline required to master a flintlock...
  17. M

    Bluing TC lock

    Hi All I once saw pics of a TC custom shop Hawken iron mounted and blued. The blued lock REALLY caught my eye! Very attractive compared to the usual " matte" finish. Wish they would've polished it a little bit... Anyway. I don't know if the color case hardening on these locks is real, or a...
  18. M

    Range report. Peach is SUCH a good girl!

    "Peach" is my 32 inch barrelled TC Pennsylvania Hunter flintlock. I broke in a Lyman double. 490 ball mold. Balls dropped at .491 and weighed 179 grains, +/- .5 grain. I'll take that! I used my regular .015 Ox Yoke pre lubed patches, an Ox Yoke pre lubed. 54/.56 wad and 70 grains of 3f Swiss...
  19. M

    T/C Pennsylvania Hunter production dates.

    Hi All. Just looking for the year introduced and discontinued. I know actual production dating a specific rifle is not possible. Just looking for the production run. I'm loving my flintlock Pennsylvania Hunter. She is spooky accurate and a REALLY good rifle! I guess this explains why I've only...
  20. M

    TC Pennsylvania Hunter. AWESOME!

    WHERE has this been all my life?! Picked up one 'tuther day for $400. The previous owner did some useful work.Bedded the tang, put on a Lyman frizzen and recut the crown. This one is the 32 inch 1-66 cut rifled. Although the trigger is rather heavy, a dab of moly grease on the sears, sear bar...
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