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Yeah, that is a test for a really fine flint lock; firing it upside down! I don't think any of mine would pass, but haven't tried it! We do see many street shooters in the criminal class firing upside down and sideways, but that's the unspeakable modern stuff!
I spent a lot of time reading the work Larry Pletcher did and was so generous to share with the world. I read a lot of posts here that leave me shaking my head. If your ear can actually detect a difference of 20 milliseconds you are not made of the stuff humans are made of.
I remember the manual for one of the first T/C hawken flintlocks I purchased. It mentioned filling the pan and making sure some of the powder got to the touch hole.
I've always had better luck keeping my powder at the far end of the pan, but to each their own.
One thing to consider from my limited experience, is the condition of the flint. I notice as my flint dulls a slightly slower ignition. After a knapping or new flint, then back to an almost instant ignition.