Pedersoli Baby Power Flask Problem

[Leadriver]

Hey guys I was excited to get this flask to go with my .32 cal Pedersoli Scout. However, when I got it one of the small screw was stripped out and the return spring for the valve is so weak it won’t return to the closed position. It also has rough spots in its travel when opening and closing. Another thing I noticed is that it leaks powder? I never had a flask so I don’t know if it’s normal or not. I took a picture showing just how far the plate on the underside of the cap is away from the caps surface. What should I do? Try and fix it or return it? I was expecting a lot better from Pedersoli.

 

[sawyer04]

If you can return it. That is sloppy, almost like it has been tampered with.

 

[Leadriver]

I know right, even the thumb lever looks rough. Think it’s a fluke or what? Trying to decide if I should take the chance on another one.

 

[Gun Tramp]

What on earth is a baby power flask?

 

[Grenadier1758]

The baby powder flask is a small flask often associated with the pocket pistols.

I too think this flask should be returned.

I don't recommend that you use the flask for loading your rifle. You should be using the flask to fill a volume measure. The load should be poured from the measure into the barrel.

 

[Leadriver]

Does anyone know of a high quality small flask? I don’t like the rounds ones, I had one years ago and it never fit right in my possibles bag. The flat one fits perfectly, plus this particular one holds plenty of powder for a day hunt for a .32.

 

[Boomerang]

I would just get a small powder horn and a small powder measure of the appropriate charge.

 

[OldMaineWoodsman]

I would try and return it. I have used one for years as a priming flask and never had a problem with it.

 

[Mark Herman]

Replica Colt pistol flasks are available for reasonable dollars. Check out "black powder flask" on flea bay.

 

[John Spartan]

I just ordered one for my “pan powder.”
Hopefully it was a good day at the factory.

 

[toot]

return it!!

 

[hawkeye2]

Send that one back for a replacement. I have a number of flasks from Pedersoli and none have problems. I cut the spout back on a small Colt flask and used it for priming for years.

 

[Leadriver]

I would just get a small powder horn and a small powder measure of the appropriate charge.

I can’t find a decent powder horn small enough. I don’t know how a powder horn would fair with our Pa winters. I have a large one but never used it. I was looking at horns at first but could find any of good quality that were affordable. Hense why I bought the flask.

 

[Boomerang]

I live in NE Indiana and our winters aren’t much different. All I use is a powder horn and measure and I don’t have any problem in winter. There are some folks here that make good powder horns and I’m sure you could get one from them at a reasonable price.

 

[hanshi]

That flask is clearly defective and should be returned.

 

[j.scotto]

Hey guys I was excited to get this flask to go with my .32 cal Pedersoli Scout. However, when I got it one of the small screw was stripped out and the return spring for the valve is so weak it won’t return to the closed position. It also has rough spots in its travel when opening and closing. Another thing I noticed is that it leaks powder? I never had a flask so I don’t know if it’s normal or not. I took a picture showing just how far the plate on the underside of the cap is away from the caps surface. What should I do? Try and fix it or return it? I was expecting a lot better from Pedersoli.View attachment 104016

Measure the internal diameter with an accurate caliper. I think I have an extra flask head around here somewhere. If they are the same size you can have it.

 

[Leadriver]

Measure the internal diameter with an accurate caliper. I think I have an extra flask head around here somewhere. If they are the same size you can have it.

It look like 0.948

 

[Leadriver]

Look at this, all I did was open and close the valve!!! It broke!!!

 

[hawkeye2]

It was trash when it left the factory. Send it back!

 

[j.scotto]

It look like 0.948

Well, 2 more pieces of bad news.....mine is about 1 5/16 so much too big. I knew it wasn't from a "baby" flask but thought maybe they might match. Other bad news is I can't find my caliper.