Flintlocks : The basics

[@zackmagnusson8583]

I enjoy your videos Steve. Thanks for taking the time.

[@williamcornelison4721]

If Mr. Davis would make this video again and speak louder or stay close to the microphone it would really be great.... Or else I'll just start this video again and cup my hands over my ear phones...

[@jamescooper2618]

My belief is the rod that stays with the gun is the "ramrod". It loads the gun. The rod that would be longer and carried in the gun sleeve or in the wagon, would be the "wiping stick". It is used to clean the gun. Done correctly, either rod could be used for either job if needed.

[@andrewkelso3532]

Hey Steve when are going to post any more videos

[@mrjwfails]

Thanks for this great video Steve!

[@senormofeta6726]

You said it best: N-I-C-E! This is the most comprehensive video on the subject. Thanks for putting this out. SM

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

Hey there critter... When you gona put out some more videos? Love your presentation. God bless!

[@woodcrafter76]

Thanks for the kind words. This fusil is .62 cal. which is the same as 20 gauge.

[@gregmerryman802]

Very informative video. Thanks!

[@RobertGeake]

Love your gear, goes to show you don't really need modern gear to live a real free life, it helps yes but it's not required. Thanks for the info, I always wondered where the "lock" came from in "lock stock and barrel" now I know :)

[@tom_olofsson]

Really nice video. Great information.

[@rucebaybruce6174]

Thanks Steve, I have been curious about flintlocks for a long time.

[@eldoradodunn3]

glad to to see you have your own channle critter.

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Another great video. Thanks for the demo.

[@SRP3572]

You can also use 1F in fusils in 62 caliber or larger. Also it's used in the muskets like the 69 and 75 cal. I have a 62 cal flintlock Fusil de Chasse and use 55 grains of 1F from Goex Powder. Works just fine

[@GitNthTRUCK]

Instant like for foggy mountain breakdown

[@1791Actual]

Awesome video... thatnks for all of the time you take in making these. I've been shooting sparkers for a little while using a long rifle. Been wanting to get a smoothy.

[@twisterdude100]

ive heard that wasp nest or hornet nest makes good inert wadding for a blackpowder fusil. great video, thanks!

[@jel2003]

Great video! Real informative. I'm leaning closer and closer to the idea of getting into black powder shooting.

[@BlackRiverBushcraft]

Great vid Steve. Wish I had the time & $ to get involved with reenacting...as it is very appealing to me. Would you be willing to share what references you use...books,etc., and what are some of your favorites? Been looking online at some of Mark A. Bakers books and wondering if you'd recommend his works. Thanks again for sharing these great vids bro! Mike

[@seamusmcbride2832]

Nice and simple. Thank you...

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

I wanted to ask what type of rifle scabbard do you use? I have a Kentucky Long Rifle and wasn't sure if anyone does use them. Thanks for all your help.

[@flamedrag18]

if you're hunting, a good practice is make yourself some paper cartridges, then a follow up shot is much easier, just bit the end off the powder end, pour a bit in the pan, dump the rest down the barrel and shove the paper and ball down together. the paper becomes the wad and the patch.

[@CascadeGriz]

Enjoying these videos, thanks...like the music too, but I'm a banjo player.

[@CascadeGriz]

Me too, got started late in life playing

[@grendelgrendelsson5493]

Thanks for a great video. I'm going to buy a dog lock and an early Brown Bess next year. My 12 year old twin daughters want a .22 semi-automatic for their birthday in March. I'm trying to persuade them that some form of muzzle loader will be much more involving and fun. I wish there was somewhere in England where I could roam the woods and shoot. Thanks again mate.

[@Sinatra192]

I'm new to black powder guns. Why don't you want to use pyrodex on a flintlock?

[@WildernessOutfailurz]

***** with Pyrodex, it burns too fast & creates unsafe chamber pressures for these weapons. Also, FFFg creates about 25% more pressure than FFg so you reduce your load accordingly. e.g. If you were using 60 grains of FFg you'd want to use 45 grains of FFFg for the same results.

[@talexander7217]

The pyrodex has a hard time igniting off of the spark. I don't think it is hot enough. You can use it for the main charge, but use black powder for the prime.

[@PrimalEdge]

Thanks for this walk through!

[@DeadEyeRabbit]

great tutorial. id like to see you reload at regular or top speed and fire it again. then see the target while its being shot.

[@Vx777infonet]

Great but audio is low at 10' ok closer no big deal, but where I am at lots of noise in room, i know most cameras now days do not have external audio in on cheaper side, but an audio in with a shotgun mic takes care of this pretty well, or just get close

[@sargefaria]

Nice one Critr'

[@mo-reesespieces9066]

Question for the uninformed. I do not own yet, a flint lock but when I have seen others load their pan, after pouring the powder in the pan, they tilt their gun so the powder in the pan goes in the hole. I did not see you do that. Is that something that needs to be done or what is your suggestion? I do not want to start a bad habit when I do get my flint lock. Much thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. Peace, Mo

[@Fireinahorn]

Different schools of thought. The counterintuitive consensus among most is you want the pan to 'flash' and blow a jet through the touch hole, not burn through it. So pushing priming powder into the hole will result in a slower ignition of the main charge.

[@BamaBoat]

NICE! Great info Critr. You got me wanting to get into this. Cb75

[@Prepare2Survive]

Because 62 caliber is 20ga and because Dave showed how to use a 12ga as a muzzle loader, is it possible and safe to shoot a 60 caliber round ball out of a 20ga H&R single shot shotgun using 60 grains of FFF ? I'm just curious because that could be a budget option instead of buying an actual black powder gun. Especially if you live in a state where real black powder is not legal to buy and you're forced to use pyrodex that doesn't work good in a real flintlock.

[@christopherbennett4559]

Is that a trade gun ? Iam looking to get a smooth bore but don't know what kind. I want to get 1760s period correct one. they had trade guns I know but they also have what people are calling a southern rifle but I have read that is not correct. So what do you suggest for 1760s long hunter smooth bore period correct flint lock ? Virginia ,Tennessee ,trade guns, etc.

[@donthornton7528]

looking to get started with a Flint lock rifle where can I get what you have

[@OregonMike]

At some point can you show/discuss weather proofing a rifle? Was a sleeve used?

[@tomritter493]

great vid steve good info and that's a fusil in 62cal/or 20 gauge ?

[@abseconPC]

can you safely shoot both left-handed

[@CogInAVice]

Do you ever shoot buck and ball? Or, would that just a military load?

[@shawnwbell4404]

Steve thanks for making your useful videos. I've recently acquired a north west trade gun & was wanting to learn how to use it. Your videos are teaching me the proper way to go about doing just that. Which town of Stillwater are you from? I about 1 hour & 20 minutes from Stillwater Oklahoma. Keep up the great work! Respectfully Yours: Shawn W. Bell

[@TheShafenator1]

What kind of flintlock is that? I'm guessing it's a Early English Trade gun.

[@tomritter493]

thought it was cant find them in my area so a 69/72 would be a 12 g.

[@GroovingPict]

I recommend watching this at 1.25 speed.

[@3ducs]

If you don't have the patience to watch the vid you might not have the patience to shoot muzzleloaders. But the constant repetition of "hammer, or cock, frizzin, or hammer steel" does wear on one. After the first time pick a single term and use it throughout. Otherwise, a great and instructive video.

[@tomejets3]

Could you speak loader

[@Ka666Boom]

yet...LOL