TarponStalker
54 Cal.
Hello everyone.
I know we’ve all read posts about patches and lubes until some are tired of seeing them. But here’s mine.
My .54 flintlock has given me problems since birth. The attached photo shows how they all look after being shot. I’ve tried pillow ticking. Store bought .018 cotton patches and #40 drill. They all look the same. TOW mini oil, spit and Mr Flintlock lube. I’ve used both .530 and .535 round balls.
I’ve tried smoothing the muzzle crown and scotchbrite pads at least 200-300 strokes.
I even considered it being my short starter so I pulled a ball after it was about an inch . inside the bore. Not that either.
I’ve tried 2F and 3F from 50-90 grains
Any more ideas?
By the way, if this helps this rifle fouls more than any I’ve owned. I’m so envious of those saying they can shoot all day without swabbing. I can barely load a second ball unless I run a patch down the barrel. I’ve always figured it was the high humidity here in FL. Or maybe others used way more lube than I do.
Thanks for any ideas.
I know we’ve all read posts about patches and lubes until some are tired of seeing them. But here’s mine.
My .54 flintlock has given me problems since birth. The attached photo shows how they all look after being shot. I’ve tried pillow ticking. Store bought .018 cotton patches and #40 drill. They all look the same. TOW mini oil, spit and Mr Flintlock lube. I’ve used both .530 and .535 round balls.
I’ve tried smoothing the muzzle crown and scotchbrite pads at least 200-300 strokes.
I even considered it being my short starter so I pulled a ball after it was about an inch . inside the bore. Not that either.
I’ve tried 2F and 3F from 50-90 grains
Any more ideas?
By the way, if this helps this rifle fouls more than any I’ve owned. I’m so envious of those saying they can shoot all day without swabbing. I can barely load a second ball unless I run a patch down the barrel. I’ve always figured it was the high humidity here in FL. Or maybe others used way more lube than I do.
Thanks for any ideas.