Fitting A Smaller Flint In A Large Lock On A Flintlock Fusil By Keith H Burgess

[@453421abcdefg12345]

Excellent advice! The point about the slow ignition due to the "fuse" effect of a touch hole filled with powder is not often understood, it is less of a problem now that vent plugs drilled from the chamber side are more often used. Many thanks for posting this. Chris B.

[@historicaltrekking]

Much appreciated Chris. Keith.

[@jgbsweeper7325]

Excellent video. The close up views of what you were doing and your explanations were great.

[@KevinSmith-yh6tl]

2 vids in 1 day, how cool is that! Thanks so much Keith👍

[@redsky8509]

it is so good to see you making videos again. you give great information.

[@historicaltrekking]

Thank you Red Sky, much appreciated. It is good to hear from you again my friend. I hope you are staying safe & taking care. Regards, Keith.

[@Gum05]

I second Dean’s comment about making more videos for this series! I’m embarrassed to admit that I bought my first flintlock rifle about 10 years ago and still have not shot it! Part of my apprehension is that I have no idea on how to properly clean it. I know I could just probably look up a video, but there seems to be far too many “experts” out there and I don’t want to damage my firearm by bad advice. Anyway, great tip for fitting the flint! Keep the great videos coming!

[@historicaltrekking]

Thank you Mark, appreciated. Here are links to my cleaning videos. Regards, Keith. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGS6gqSAhceIjNk kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4iVk4VrjZKUhLM woodsrunnersdiary.blogspot.com/ The Woodsrunner Forum neclhg.freeforums.net/ The Minuteman Forum minuteman.boards.net/

[@timothyrothrock4173]

Took me a while to figure out what we call the torch hole is the vent. Got ya now Yes it makes a difference to keep the torch clean of power. Hang time is seems like an eternity. We use the pick in the hole. Looks like a tapered wire with a brade loop. All good stuff Keith. Thanks. Wish you could make a rendezvous. We are going to have a pig roast and shooting games. A shame we are a world apart..

[@historicaltrekking]

Good day Timothy. Yes I carry a pricker on the strap of my shot pouch. We have Rendezvous over here too Timothy, but I rarely leave my forest home these days. Regards, Keith.

[@tonynapoli5549]

Very interesting and informative subject thank you

[@johnferguson185]

I accidentally bought a flint that was to small , but put the leadi edge on top and it works fine . Have since orderd the proper flints . As far as leather , i cut up a work glove that was to small for my hand .

[@historicaltrekking]

Well done John, first rate. Regards, Keith.

[@uniformguy751151]

Always love your videos.

[@historicaltrekking]

Thank you Jason, very much appreciated. Regards, Keith.

[@robaldridge6505]

Good info Keith... myself I use my HAT turned upside down for parts IF I have to field strip out in the field.. the bag is a good idea as well...

[@historicaltrekking]

Good thinking Rob, & good to hear from you again. Appreciated. Regards, Keith.

[@deanmacka4975]

Not a bad video mate , great tips 👍. Why didn't you make part two ? That's loading and shooting the old girl . Then part 3 cleaning the girl after a hard weekend of shooting. A bloke by the name of Michael Roach made many flintlock rifles back in the 70s I was only a kid, but I loved watching him do it . As soon as I asked a question he would say "out boy's I'm busy" and that was that . Hillend in NSW Australia he and his family would go there every school holidays and shoot with the club. He made many beautiful old girls.

[@historicaltrekking]

Good day Dean, good to hear from you, your comment is much appreciated. I have made those other videos Dean, they are on my youtube channel. kzbin.infovideos Regards, Keith.