Gene Perryman
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A while back, someone advertised American made flints. I'd like to try some???
Thanks,
Gene
Thanks,
Gene
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Rick Boylan
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I bought some American hand made flints off of Rich Pierce. He does a great job and the cost is very reasonable. He is a member of this forum, check with him and see if he has any for your gun.
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Another satisfied customer of Rich.
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he is out of business due to health
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I've been using the "TexArk flints sold by Muzzleloader Builders.com for $1.00 each. The one in my R.E.Davis colonial lock has over 50 shots and is still razor sharp and sparks great. No misfires yet.
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Rick Boylan
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rj morrison said:
Not according to him he's not. Last time someone posted this I wrote him and he said it's bunk. He's just busy with work and such. He's very much in good health so please check with him before spreading rumors. :nono:
Here is the reply I got from him via email "Rick, I'm ok. I had a shoulder problem some time ago and have recovered. Just busy working 6 days a week at 2 different jobs. Appreciate the prayers, brother!
rp"
So see, he's very much healed up and working his tail off.
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My health is good, for which I am thankful. I am working 2 part time jobs and do have a little time for hobbies. PM me if you'd like to know more.
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Are these flints knapped the same as the English flints
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The ones he sold me were. And they spark real nice in my Pedersoli Kentucky and my Jukar pistol.
I think you'd have a hard time beating his price too.
I think you'd have a hard time beating his price too.
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Thanks IowaShooter, I ordered a dozen to try yesterday. Do you know which stone they're made from?
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That's something Mr. Pierce will have to answer. He is from MO so I would assume that he collects the flint or chert from somewhere close to him. The flints are a grey color and shaped very nice. Just tell him what size you need and he'll do right by you.
He does a great job is all I can say.
He does a great job is all I can say.
Gene Perryman said:
No, they are Missouri style.
Gene Perryman said:
His flints are made from flint.
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Looks like someone is in a goofy mood. :rotf:
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I also like Muzzleloader Builder's Supply TexArk flints. Here are the 7/8" ones. I used one in my Late English lock in my .58 to kill my mule deer buck. Of the package of 10 flints, two were a bit thick but the others were surprisingly thin and flat. They are $1 each, knapped by special needs young adults. Made of Texas chert. I like them. The 7/8" English flints are $2 each from MBS.
I also like Muzzleloader Builder's Supply TexArk flints. Here are the 7/8" ones. I used one in my Late English lock in my .58 to kill my mule deer buck. Of the package of 10 flints, two were a bit thick but the others were surprisingly thin and flat. They are $1 each, knapped by special needs young adults. Made of Texas chert. I like them. The 7/8" English flints are $2 each from MBS.
I have heard good things about them and will be ordering some in support of who is making them.
I have heard good things about them and will be ordering some in support of who is making them.
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IowaShooter said:
Who? :shocked2: :wink:
rich pierce
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Gene, there is a forum policy prohibiting business transactions here, so out of respect won't discuss my flints here. Don't want to appear to be skirting the rules. Please PM me for more info.
I think it's fair to say that I have never taken much stock in the theory that certain types of flints are superior based on where the flint came from (English, French, American, etc.). I do find knapped flints to work better than most sawn flints because a knapped flint will self sharpen during use but sawn ones sometimes just get dull and won't lose microchips during use that helps to freshen the edge.
I think it's fair to say that I have never taken much stock in the theory that certain types of flints are superior based on where the flint came from (English, French, American, etc.). I do find knapped flints to work better than most sawn flints because a knapped flint will self sharpen during use but sawn ones sometimes just get dull and won't lose microchips during use that helps to freshen the edge.
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