Introduction To Flintlock Shooting, Part 1

[@captainluke562]

I love muzzleloading. The tradition, the challenge, and the self sufficient nature of it. Thank you, and God bless.

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Your most welcome! Thank you!

[@EZPublications]

Thank you Ben, I have shot percussion revolvers for years now. I have fired a flintlock but I know I have missed out on a lot of fun. Watching your channel has re-sparked my interest. I enjoy your humble presentation as you share your wisdom. Thanks again and Lord bless you.

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Your most welcome & thank you so much!

[@CaptRons18thcentury]

Excellent video… I’ve told a lot of people over the years exactly what you have said here… don’t rush, do your research and make your own gear… was discussing with a new color guard member Monday for a militia persona, to go earlier with clothing and gear, as we have a local F&I site we volunteer at at times, the 1740s and 50s will still work for revwar, and 1796 state militia…

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Thank you! For sure. If I had the money back from my early purchases in living history and flintlock shooting, it would be a nice chunk of change. Yes Sir, early gear is always a good option.

[@musketbal]

Heritage Arms is pretty much the same as the other India imports. Prices a little cheaper.

[@franciswashack89]

I recently built a Kibler southern mountain rifle kit and it is a beautiful rifle. Also, Jim Kibler is committed to customer satisfaction. I also have a 1795 Springfield musket from Heritage arms and yes, I did do some work to it like refinish the stock and antique the barrel, lock and hardware. It looks absolutely beautiful and the time I took do do all of that was not long at all. It was well worth it since the musket cost one third the price of a Pedersoli. I really enjoy your videos by the way, keep up the good work.

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Thank you so much! Sounds like you have some nice firearms there. I agree, if you put in a little work on the India guns, you can have a fine weapon.

[@joeinterrante7873]

Ben you are indeed a fine gentleman. I would most likely just said buy a good one and dontveaye your money but you are more diplomatic. I agree Larry Fioriello is a great bag maker. Wish I.lived closer to you so we could hang out shoot and talk about our wonderful.Lord

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Thank you Sir! Yes indeed, Larry is a fine maker! Yes to bad you are not near by. Maybe our paths will cross one day. Take care, and may God bless you & your Family Sir.

[@rebeccaback3287]

Excellent presentation! I like the pretty secenery and the flintlock. David Back from Menifee county Kentucky

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Thank you very much!

[@susanwutz8606]

Awesome Ben!

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Thank you!

[@jeffreyrobinson3555]

Good quality functioning…. Clear and good. They ain’t the best but they shoot, and in smooth bore they will do as well as a $5000 custom

[@johnnottahcal5725]

I’d love one of your handmade creations but I’m just a poor fella so watching you create is as good as I can get. Question, what is your favorite? Tough one. I fiqure, like myself, something you ‘soul’ into but I’m curious what muzzleloader catches your fancy.

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Understandable Sir. I don't own any muzzleloader I've ever built, can't afford to lol! It would be hard to point to one particular thing as my favorite. I love the 1700-1785 time period and the firearms & accouterment made during that time. Thanks for watching!

[@johnnottahcal5725]

@@HoffmanReproductions I reckon I’m heading that way too..slowly. 😊

[@coldandaloof7166]

Love my TVM 28 gauge Fowler. Just wish it had a rear sight on it for round ball shooting.

[@HoffmanReproductions]

They are good ones for sure!

[@jamesvatter5729]

Good stuff, Ben. I'm sure this will help some folks.

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Thank you!

[@russellbrill3721]

I have both of Kibler kits they are very good

[@HoffmanReproductions]

For sure! They are good ones!

[@kirkantonson1992]

Excellent video!

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Thank you!

[@chickensandwich1589]

I have a Pedersoli "Bess carbine" and I absolutely love it. I spent more on it than I should have, but from my limited knowledge it is well built and definitely a good shooter. I also bought an Indian made Elliot calvary pistol, I think it's cool but the lock quality and wood doesn't compare to the Pedersoli...

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Yes Sir, Pedersoli makes a nice gun. I agree, the Italian guns are set up better than the India made pieces.

[@chickensandwich1589]

@@HoffmanReproductions I've got my eyes on a TVM .54 caliber Virginia rifle next. 🤠

[@HoffmanReproductions]

@@chickensandwich1589 Nice! You'll have fun with that one!