zen and art of flintlocking

[Greenmtnboy]

well I have focused my attentions on my flintlocks for the last year or so, My goal was to get as adept with my rock bangers as my percession guns.
I tell ya the first thing I learned is that if you suffer from A.D.D. flintlocking will train you to focus.
The few things that helped me was.
Dry firing my flint with a closepin in the lock,
lifting weights to create muscle memory,
Dry firing,
sharpe flints and clean touch holes between shots.
And dry firing.
Did I mention dry firing, my shooting coach in the military made me dry fire every night for an hour I have picked up that practice again because it works.
Here is a 100 yrd off hand 10 shot target I shot yesterday in preperation for the shoot next week at AMM nationals.

 

[Skylinewatcher]

Looks pretty good to me.

 

[Stumpkiller]

That's darned good shooting for offhand with a flintlock. :hatsoff:

I am hoping to work myself back out to 100 yards. I used to practice out to 120 but haven't done that in years.

 

[Greenmtnboy]

Creating consistant inginition was the first thing I did.
I sent my lock off to L.C.Rice to be tuned.
I wipe my flint,frizzin and foot between shots and pick my vent liner.
I make sure to start my practice session with a new, sharp,tuned(ground flat and even)7/8th flint a bit over sized but hits and sparks harder.
I lower my frizzin on to my prime, not dropping it which will disrupt my prime.
I prime up to and under but not over my vent hole.
I use Swiss Null B as my prime.
As I got better focus and follow through I could hold on target even if I got a little slower ignition.
Now I am practicing with fffg as my prime so when I hang out with the thred counting AMM boys I will shoot and prime out of the same horn.
I dry fire alot if you blink that is the same as flinching and your target will show it.
YOU MUST KEEP YOUR FOCUS ALL THE WAY THROUGH YOUR SHOT, EYE OPEN WIDE!
:thumbsup:

 

[mbokie]

Gonna have to call you deadeye. :thumbsup:

 

[Sunkmanitu Tanka]

NICE target! :bow:
I use the same routine - allmost religiously - there is just one small difference: I only wipe my feet when I enter the house ... :rotf: :blah:
Wished my 100 yard targets where that good! :thumbsup:

 

[nkbj]

The isolation with follow through is the hardest part for me with a flinter. Zen-Shootism.

 

[Semisane]

Shucks, I would be proud of that group from the bench.

 

[Stumpkiller]

I sent my lock off to L.C.Rice to be tuned.

Smart move.

May be worth reminding folks that L.C. Rice is one of the original letters in the L&R Lock name and tunes Jim Chamber's locks. Makes a heck of a barrel, too (but I think his brother has taken that over now).

And he's a hoot to talk to. :thumbsup:

 

[Trench]

That target pretty much makes you my hero. :thumbsup:

 

[chance]

WoW!!!

 

[CoyoteJoe]

Pretty durn impressive Nathan! You put a lot of work into it and the results speak for themselves.
:hatsoff:

 

[TGJaeger]

...as my grandson would say: "DUUUDE!!"
That is impressive as all get out. I would guess the competition is gonna' be in trouble.

Please let us know how you make out in the match!

 

[hanshi]

Ten shots off hand? Awesome! Be proud. :thumbsup:

 

[caddo]

Thats great shooting :hatsoff:

 

[pdt1793db]

very nice indeed.

 

[Greenmtnboy]

Pretty durn impressive Nathan! You put a lot of work into it and the results speak for themselves.
:hatsoff:

Thanks brother, without a doubt you are the biggest reason I am where I am when it comes to shooting muzzleloaders.
I can't thank you enough for your guidence, know how,gun smithing and for putting up with me calling you in the morning when nobody but me and the elk are up.
Can't say how we came together to be friends but I am blessed to have you and Gwen in my and my families lives.
:bow: :bow:

 

[doulos]

that group is not just impressive, its AWESOME
GREAT SHOOTING!

 

[Greenmtnboy]

I sent my lock off to L.C.Rice to be tuned.

Smart move.

May be worth reminding folks that L.C. Rice is one of the original letters in the L&R Lock name and tunes Jim Chamber's locks. Makes a heck of a barrel, too (but I think his brother has taken that over now).

And he's a hoot to talk to. :thumbsup:

That is correct and they are a hoot to talk to.
Man there is years of experence there.
:bow:

 

[wattlebuster]

Nathan thats some shore nuff lead throwin there. Gives us all something to aim for :thumbsup: :bow: