Choosing a caliber/barrel for a flintlock

[Kilo Charlie]

Now we are all waiting for the shooting report.

I took it out today and fired three shots at 25 yards. 60 grains fffG Goex, .018” patch and .440 ball. I need to create a bit bigger rear sight notch for better target acquisition, but easily put three shots into an inch at 25 yards.

That combo was really easy to load. I plan to try some .445” ball with the same patch, and a bit thicker patch with the .440”, but may have to wait for spring. The weather here is holding at a balmy 20 degrees, but I expect it will go sub-zero in the next couple weeks and stay that way until spring.

 

[reddogge]

That is a beautiful rifle for sure. I can't tell from the pictures but is your front sight steel? If so, and you use this gun to hunt, the front sight may become invisible in low light conditions in the woods. You may want to replace with silver or brass. Ask me how I know.

 

[Critter Getter]

Beautiful lookin .45 ya got there. Sounds like it is shooting good for you. Congrats!! Greg