Im going to do this thing

[longcruise]

A flinter that is. After nearly 50 years of shooting and hunting with muzzle loader, im going to begin shooting a flintlock. I'll be piecing together the necessities for shooting and hunting with it and while the majority of the accoutrements are interchangeable between cappers and flinters, I'm uncertain about the priming horn.

I'm considering just priming from the main horn but that seems a bit cumbersome so I'll make a priming horn and try both ways. So here's the question (Finally!!). Will those little push type priming dispensers work with 3f powder.

Yeah, I know, all this over a simple thing like that.

 

[Codger Craig Wilcox]

I have two of the push type primers, both filled with 3F powder. Never tried 2F, but there is no reason that it won't work. Sometimes you must "push" twice to fill the pan - easily and quickly done.

 

[muzzle-loader]

I typically use a basic pan primer with a 3 grain dispenser. I usually use 4f when priming the pan, however, in my experience the pan primer has functioned just fine with 3f powder as well.

 

[SDSmlf]

Will those little push type priming dispensers work with 3f powder.

Most seem to work with 3F, though I had one that liked only 4F or finer powder. Turned a new plunger for it on a lathe with more clearance and the issue went away.

 

[user 49399]

I prime from the main horn using 2f or 3f in .62 and .69 caliber smooth bores. I don’t find it cumbersome, but that’s how I learned and am used to it.

 

[Rock Home Isle]

A flinter that is. After nearly 50 years of shooting and hunting with muzzle loader, im going to begin shooting a flintlock. I'll be piecing together the necessities for shooting and hunting with it and while the majority of the accoutrements are interchangeable between cappers and flinters, I'm uncertain about the priming horn.

I'm considering just priming from the main horn but that seems a bit cumbersome so I'll make a priming horn and try both ways. So here's the question (Finally!!). Will those little push type priming dispensers work with 3f powder.

Yeah, I know, all this over a simple thing like that.

I have a 3 grain push dispenser on my Priming Horn…fffg works just fine. You may have to shake the horn on occasion when using it.

 

[hanshi]

I think most of them should be able to handle 3F okay.

 

[frankie]

A flinter that is. After nearly 50 years of shooting and hunting with muzzle loader, im going to begin shooting a flintlock. I'll be piecing together the necessities for shooting and hunting with it and while the majority of the accoutrements are interchangeable between cappers and flinters, I'm uncertain about the priming horn.

I'm considering just priming from the main horn but that seems a bit cumbersome so I'll make a priming horn and try both ways. So here's the question (Finally!!). Will those little push type priming dispensers work with 3f powder.

Yeah, I know, all this over a simple thing like that.

they do for me

 

[Rifleman1776]

Will those little push type priming dispensers work with 3f powder.

No. They need 4Fg to flow properly. But, 3Fg will work as a primer from a different source.

 

[ord sgt]

I prime from the main horn using 2f or 3f in .62 and .69 caliber smooth bores. I don’t find it cumbersome, but that’s how I learned and am used to it.

I do the same thing. No need to carry extras. Since I use FFFg in almost all of my rifles and pistols, one horn does the job of two.

 

[longcruise]

Seems like most have found that they can use the 3f with theirs so I'm going to go ahead and make one. I have several little horns that can be used. If it doesn't work I'll get some 4f.

Seems like a good opportunity to try flattening a horn.

@Rock Home Isle I think I have seen you mention shooting at the Ft Lupton club. Are you doing the pistol shoot this Saturday?

 

[Rock Home Isle]

@Rock Home Isle I think I have seen you mention shooting at the Ft Lupton club. Are you doing the pistol shoot this Saturday?

I do not have a pistol that I would consider “Competition Ready”…though Randy always is kind enough to offer me one of his. Wow, he can tune a gun to wring out all its ability.

Are you going?

 

[maillemaker]

I have one (just started using one) and it does not consistently throw 3F. I don't have any 4F to try. The nose of the plunger often gets gooey from touching the pan and that tends to plug it also.

 

[SDSmlf]

I have one (just started using one) and it does not consistently throw 3F. I don't have any 4F to try. The nose of the plunger often gets gooey from touching the pan and that tends to plug it also.

That’s why it’s a good idea to wipe your pan before loading.

 

[Sidney Smith]

I prime from the horn with my .32 caliber. I use 3fg and a dedicated horn for that gun. I think once I run out of 2fg, I may switch over to strictly 3fg for all my flintlocks. Then I'll prime them all from the horn. Right now, I use my pan primer with my two .54 calibers and my 20 gauge.

 

[Grenadier1758]

I have several of the small priming flasks. They work best with 4f powder. The 3f will bridge in the spout.

 

[Snake Pleskin]

I never use the big horn for priming or loading. I guess I am too safety oriented. I always pour into a measure, then the rifle. I do use a push type brass pan primer(4F) and have never had a problem with one. I keep one in each bag.

 

[Rock Home Isle]

I never use the big horn for priming or loading. I guess I am too safety oriented. I always pour into a measure, then the rifle. I do use a push type brass pan primer(4F) and have never had a problem with one. I keep one in each bag.

I used to prime from the shooting horn, but I really notice an improvement when I use ffffg to prime the pan. Now I carry a priming horn.

 

[longcruise]

I do not have a pistol that I would consider “Competition Ready”…though Randy always is kind enough to offer me one of his. Wow, he can tune a gun to wring out all its ability.

Are you going?

I had planned to but we have ended up hosting a BBQ at lour house sooo......

I have an FIE cap lock pistol that I've rarely shot. If it's legal for the pistol shoots im going to try it sometime. Also have an 1860 but im not sure if it is allowed.

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

LC it made me smile to read your post! I'm glad you are going to to try a Flintlock after all your years of shooting percussion.

I use one of those little brass primers with 4f but it runs out on a long woods walk so I just prime whatever is in the horn and get on with it lol!

Good luck and have fun!