Shooting Like A PATRIOT - Flintlocks & Freedom

[@whisperingdeath308]

For you non- blackpowder enthusiasts, she is shooting a replica of a .50 cal Hawken rifle. Though not a predominant gun. It was popular with mountain men for it's knock down power on Big North American game. Besides the gun, accoutraments were very important to keep the rifle firing. Bullet moulds were usually sold with the gun. Things like powder horns, patching material, powder, measures, ball puller, worms for cleaning with tow ( flax seed fibers) and other such gun related equipment was either made or sold separately.

[@doughesson]

Just like modern day gun owners need to explain buying the extras for their new shooter when the spouse asks about all the other stuff that they also just bought.

[@thomassmestead6424]

The Hawken Rifles, weren't made until long after the era of the American Revolution, or the French and Indian war. Some of the !ountaim men, preferred Hawkens in the the flintlock configuration, rather than the more modern caplocks.

[@bobpratt5625]

gun nuts pretty much are up on their trivia

[@eugenekearney6971]

@@thomassmestead6424 Hawken guns from Saint Louis, half stocks. Since one could ruin, lose or just run out of the right sized caps, you are correct some people preferred to be able to just pick up the right rock and drop it in.

[@devemch7851]

Not sure about that. Info is hard to come by. Only one flintlock hawkin seems to have been found in the books sold to a general. Most were percussion and long stocks. Kit Carson seems to been the first to order up a half stock. There does seem to be evidence that some fur trappers had Hawkins with flint locks. I personally feel that these may have been transplants done in the field using parts off trade guns when caps could not be found. Flintlocks were also handy for starting fires with ease. The popularity of Hawkins really took off when St. Louis became the setting off point for going west. This leads me to question the twist. The faster barrel would suggest a later time frame than flintlocks.

[@jessehayes486]

Impossible to watch your videos without smiling. You're a wonderful person and the world needs more Kirsten Joy...and more joy! Keep shooting fun.

[@rangerup1804]

The powder measure is also called a flintlock loady thing.

[@ParasidicGeneration]

every American man needs a woman like this

[@raphaelbeinhauer9242]

ParasidicGeneration There aren't enough of her kind though.

[@billietyree6139]

Mine was a mountain girl from Virginia.

[@trroop17forever]

Can we clone her? Whaddya say, Kirsten?

[@doughesson]

@@raphaelbeinhauer9242 There's plenty if you know where to look.

[@montana1951]

All Ur videos are cool; this one is my favorite.

[@VictoryOrValhalla14]

My patriotism is now back up to 10/10.

[@Wedelj]

I'm at 17.76/10

[@VictoryOrValhalla14]

+Sunshine_Shooter well played.

[@ThanksHero]

+Sunshine_Shooter im at 1776 out of 10

[@cancermonkey7334]

My “patriotism “ is fully erect as well. She did it when she said COCK

[@GY6vids]

Got to love good ole Flintlocks! Fun and informative video Miss Weiss.

[@1timmeh]

Are you guys married?🧐

[@adityachaudhari292]

This girl is a national treasure.

[@peanut3050]

Kristan is fun, beautiful, and a great shot! please make more videos like this!!!!!

[@Rc-Adventurers]

Man, you were even gorgeous back in 1776

[@perrytilton5221]

D. O'H She looks gorgeous in any era.

[@rustyshackleford1235]

Absolutely!

[@rickc2102]

Gotta love that revolutionary eyeliner and lipstick 😉

[@CircaSriYak]

@ Horseshit

[@nocouponsforkaren8587]

she looks good for 243 years old

[@petersabbatini7829]

I love shooting the flintlock rifle it actually makes me study your shot because the powder Burns first in the pan before it ignites the powder in the actual Barrel so you really have to be steady and on target great job

[@joesherr]

I have been shooting black powder firearms for over 40 years. I am 71. I would like to provide a few hints. First, there is a balance between the patch thickness and the ball diameter. I have found that each gun has a favored size match. Also the powder charge can be adjusted to provide the maximum accuracy for a particular gun. Once you get the ball and patch started with the ball starter, you can use the short rod to start the ball with a sharp slap. When using the ramrod, i do not just push on it, I use it like a hammer to drive the ball down the bore by slapping it not pushing it. From what I could tell, your rifle is a Thompson Hawken rifle made 20-30 years ago. I have one like it that I made from a kit close to 40 years ago. Mine uses percussion caps. I later put a Green Mountain 50 cal round ball barrel on it and glass bedded the barrel to the stock. it had a 1 in 70 twist vs the 1 in 48 that came with it. I put a tang peep sight on it and at 50 yards, I can put most shots into a single ragged hole. This is after fine tuning the patch size, ball diameter and powder charge. Black powder rifles can be amazingly accurate once the variables are worked out.

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

Thank you for the information, I really appreciate it and will use it next time I work with a flintlock

[@kathryntruscott6351]

The bug-bear of "flinters" is the ignition delay.... However, with correct loading this can be made so small as to be imperceptible. The secret is to create a tunnel through the main charge clear across the barrel. This will increase the ignition area and speed of pressure build up by whole orders of magnitude. The method is to put something through the touch hole to the other side of the barrel before loading the main charge. A copper wire of the same size as the flash hole works well. Load and ram the main charge very firmly, then seat your ball and patch. Immediately before priming, pull out the wire. When the priming is ignited, the flash will go clear across the base of the main charge instead of just igniting a grain or two of powder peeping through the flash hole. You should be able to prime the gun, close the pan cover, cock it then turn it upside down and fire it normally. That's how quick the ignition should be. Try it; you'll get no misfires (a "flash in the pan") and your accuracy will improve due to both the faster ignition and more consistent muzzle velocities from shot to shot..... My .50 calibre Kentucky flinter was very accurate at any range within its capability, and was every bit as reliable as my friends' percussion lock rifles......... I never should have sold it... in fact I am going to buy another one.......Flintlocks rock!

[@gpecaut1]

Don't over prime and don't knock priming powder into the flash hole. Learning how to knap Flint will allow you to find and replace your Flint in the field. And a black English Flint throws more Sparks that ate still hot enough to ignite the flash powder, and can be knapped while still mounted in the lock. I hate those agate Flint's.

[@futuresonex]

Awesome video! I absolutely love flintlocks!!! That particular rifle is a St. Louis Hawken's style rifle that would've been used by tough mountain men & explorers like Jim Bridger, Kit Carson & Hugh Glass, the men who opened up the West for settlement, discovered the South Pass and laid out the Oregon Trail. (Actually it was the Native Americans who showed Jim Bridger the South Pass.) The South Pass completed the Oregon Trail and was absolutely critical for the massive migration to California & Oregon Territory starting in 1848 because it is one of the very few places where wagon trains could cross the otherwise impenetrable Rocky Mountains. So many people traveled west on the Oregon Trail that even now, nearly 150 years since it fell into disuse after the completion transcontinental railroad in 1869, the wagon ruts are still visible in many places along its length! The early long hunters, explorers & frontiersman like Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett & Daniel Morgan would've use the earlier flintlock Kentucky/Pennsylvania style long rifles. These were the men who explored places like Kentucky, Tennessee & Ohio which, at the time, were America's western frontier. They were all famous soldiers & Indian fighters, and Daniel Morgan commanded "Morgan's Rifleman", which was the world's first sniper unit, during America's War for Independence. To join that unit you had to be a frontiersman with excellent fieldcraft & hunting skills and be a skilled enough marksman to hit an 8" plate at 250 yards with a single shot! BTW, at least three popular sayings come from flintlock rifles: "Lock, stock & Barrel", "Going off half-cocked" & "Flash in the pan". Oh, and it's a powder measure. :-)

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

Thanks!

[@DevykDMC]

This video was loads of fun mostly due to your natural sense of humour. But it was at the same time very educational. Keep it up! Subbed!

[@jaydee5156]

Black powder is a lot of fun. I especially enjoy my revolvers. I've gained a lot of respect for those who had to fight with these old guns.

[@brassmanone]

Love the humor. This brightened up my day.

[@robertmiller5735]

My Dad taught me to shoot with a single shot bolt action 22, he said when you only have one shot, you focus, and don't miss. This is why I shoot black powder.

[@seandavidowski7783]

You're such a geek Kirs, a cute geek but, a geek never the less and I love it! Love the fact that you're totally down to earth and real. You do a lot for the sport and ownership and it's refreshing to hear a woman's perspective and to watch you shoot! Thank you! Shoot smart and aim true.

[@jesseglenturner]

Another great video! My dad used to shoot an old .69 caliber Charleville flintlock in re-enactments. They were imported here from the French during and after the Revolutionary War. Talk about a big, heavy, beast of a gun!!!

[@britwokay8577]

While I find all your videos enjoyable, I think this one is my favorite. You have an affinity and appreciation for flintlocks that really comes across and I appreciate the history too. Thank you for posting!

[@RTMitchell]

I was looking at 10/22 videos and found you. Can't wait to show you to my 16 yr old daughter! God bless you and keep fighting for the 2nd amendment!

[@thebigdipper]

"black power loady thingy" I had to pause the video to giggle for about a minuet. Love the channel you are a breath of fresh air, keep up the good work!

[@cornfedtuber]

Probably several answers below but, the technical term for the thing you put the powder in is a "powder measure." When loading the ball at the muzzle, you should put the sprue cut off (where the lead poured into the mold cavity) up. You do not 'push' down on the short starter, you line it up and rap it smartly with your hand or small mallet. Needed more grease on the patch. Looks like a very well made flint lock (referring specifically to the lock not that the rest isn't nice too) A cheap made lock will often cause a noticeable delay between the pan flash and the main charge going off as will excessive powder in the priming pan. Didn't do very badly though. For the record, I got my first black powder gun when I was 17. Lets just say that was before they created black powder substitutes which I have never liked and I am still shooting muzzle loaders today.

[@velocity550]

LOL loady thingy. Its a powder measure...that's what it does. Love the video. Would like to see you shoot more historic guns with stories about the guns. Anyone can blast away with a modern gun but shooting the historic guns are an art form. I have an 1855 Springfield with a Manard tape primer system but it doesn't function. I would like to see one working if you can get your hands on one.

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

Thanks! I'll look into it

[@PODSMPSG1]

you hair looks very pretty. you're an amazing woman.

[@eugenekearney6971]

and the short starter needs mentioned as the tool.

[@drakenilesovnguard8718]

Also love your videos me and my wife really enjoy them..... only criticism of this video is the fact that this rifle gave significantly greater range than just a few yards. A typical shooter with a British smoothbore could probably fire accurately at about 50 yards whereas a typical shooter with a rifled gun could probably get as far as a hundred and possibly even a 150 yards... truly good shots could fire over 200 yards.... personally the farthest shot I've made with my Kentucky long rifle reproduction was 220 yards

[@TheNickathome]

A little advice, you need to hold the ramrod closer to the muzzle when seating the ball. It looks as though you have a fiberglass ramrod. If you hold a wooden rod high up like that you could easily break it, and could impale your hand with the broken rod end. Not good.

[@Anonyhouse]

I'll give *her* the ramrod.

[@johngoldsberry3976]

Yeah I thought she was gonna break it

[@historichomestead]

If it's that hard to run your ball down your barrel than your patches are too thick or your ball is too large. I can reliably hit a silver dollar at 100 yards with my Traditions Kentucky kit rifle. I actually use .490 round ball with a patch made from a cheap cotton T Shirt non-greased and it loads easy as butter. The accuracy is spot on with 75 grains of Pyrodex RS. For people that think you need a super thick wad with a very very tight fitting ball for accuracy that is just not the case. And I have found if your ball is too snug it actually reduces accuracy. Also you dont want to be loading balls that tight with a wood ram rod. When that thing breaks it will be going through your hand.

[@fallenpatriot7917]

Great video! I enjoy shooting so many guns I can't say which is my favorite but I have a group of favs and the flintlock is definitely one of them. I've learned a lot about them online and just shooting and learning the hard way especially in the last year or so. I even went on a pronghorn hunt this year. Thanks for your vids, I thoroughly enjoy them so keep them coming. I think if we're going to save the second amendment, women are the key. I have a theory that's an adaptation of something I learned at one of the SHOT show classes about selling guns, here it is: If you convert a non-believer that is man, then you've converted him. If you convert a non-believer that is a woman, you convert the whole family. So, women like you are one of the most important assets we have as gun owners. Thanks again and although I'm sure you don't need to be told, in the interest of encouragement, just ignore the crappy comments. If you try to please everyone, you're just going to piss everyone off. Idaho loves you!!

[@CplSkiUSMC]

I shot some black powder guns when I was a young lad, not sure why I never got into them as an adult. I guess my penchant for long range accuracy took me in another direction. I must say though, you are the most beautiful Revolutionary War soldier I ever did see.

[@TheGreatBeard]

Yeah, no wonder those men fought so hard!

[@dmithsmith5880]

CplSki USMC Some civil war sniper rifles could pull 4" groups at 300 yards in the right hands, some flint locks are amazingly accurate for old technology.

[@CircaSriYak]

that's AK level accuracy. pretty good for an ancient technology

[@robaldridge6505]

@@dmithsmith5880 read up on the creedmore matches, shooting out to 1200 yards

[@doughesson]

Imagine what they'd be able to do with an M14....

[@msapostle]

Great job Kirsten. These type of videos are informative and let your personality shine.

[@AlwaysDoingSomething]

I think the black powder loady thingy is called simply a "measure." But we can call it Ted if you like.

[@gonerydin4225]

You are a great American.

[@dblankenship6947]

I enjoy your channel and want to thank you for creating entertaining, informative content. I appreciate the time you take in research and preparation! One of my favorite films is the Patriot. So part of me wanted to hear you say... “Aim small miss small!” Please keep creating!

[@smilemoney]

I have two Hawkins one percussion and one Flintlock. Use them for primitive hunting, and a weekly fall shooting league.

[@MRT_H]

Yes! Black powder is awesome! I shot a Lyman great plains percussion rifle in 4-H at the nationals. Lubrication on the patch helps a lot, and finding the right patch thickness/ball diameter for your specific barrel is key. Thanks for the awesome video!

[@apollolanding1972]

Kirsten, I absolutely dig the amount of FUN you have shooting. You're amazing! Keep up all of the hard work and enjoy every moment spent in the field and on the range!

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

Thank you Joe!

[@MA-vw1pl]

Your terminology is most excellent!!! Pour the powdery stuff into the loady thing. Next pour the loady thing into the shooty thing...most perfect!!! 😉

[@neolexington]

Powder Measure, Short Starter, Pillow Ticking and Patch Kinfe. That's a nice Hawken rifle you have there. Black Powder shooting is awesome!

[@TheMuckrakers1900]

Great vid but some advice from a life long Revolutionary War reenactor, use an ever so slightly smaller caliber and you won't have to jam the ball down the barrel. The accuracy will change but from my experience it's not so much that it would be problematic.

[@youmaus]

I have a cap and ball Kentucky long rifle in .45 cal (.44 ball +thickness of patch) ....... got the ball mold and all the accessories and it gives you the same feeling of independance that a woodstove does. I think I will get a .50 cal flint lock just to get more basic. They are slow to load and a bit of a chore to clean but they are fun. You can get a nice plum brown patina by wiping the barrel with bacon grease when it is still hot from taking a shot....just like seasoning a frying pan. Always look forward to your newposts...Canada's National Firearms Association always includes them in their daily media news updates....keep it up Kirsten.

[@ken-vc8bf]

Amazing when you think that flintlocks were the main weapon for 200 years of our history. Great video. Many thanks. PROFESSOR KEN XXX.

[@slappy8941]

No, just about a hundred years.

[@Starfighter-nk4mo]

Slappy false. Flintlocks were common form 1600 to 1820 (right about when percussion caps were invented)

[@robertabell9182]

Thank you Miss Kirsten for giving all women the confidence and what they can do to contribute to the cause.

[@reinghorse1970]

nice video , be careful with that ramrod especially if it's wooden , noticed you grabbed it high and it bowed considerably (3:34) had a fellow tell me one time that those were bad to break when grabbed that high resulting in the broken end going through your arm . We always grabbed them eight to ten inches from the bore and move up the ramrod as we rammed the ball home. just a little tip that was passed on to me. love those cap & ball guns, have been looking for a good Flint Lock in all my black powder shooting have never got to shoot one . maybe a Brown Bess on day =)

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

GOOD to know! thanks

[@LanternLabs]

Ticking seems like its a little thick with that bullet, a thinner patch might help with loading. Need to balance the thickness of the patch with the diameter of the ball and the bore...

[@bjdog42]

Also, pile your priming powder slightly away from the touch hole to allow a little air for the flame to follow in the hole to the main charge. Putting the powder next to or on the hole causes it to burn like a wick & slow down ignition. Another safety tip: NEVER put your hand over the end of the ramrod of any muzzleloader even with a t-handle, especially when reloading after you've just shot. You will get more leverage to seat the bullet but it's not worth risking lighting the charge & sending a rod & bullet thru your hand.

[@bjdog42]

The Stoned Videogame Nerd you're right, the patch was definitely too tight for what she's doing but I have a rifle that won't give decent accuracy unless the patch is that tight. I use solid aluminum rods for hunting & a brass range rod for practice & leave the wooden ones for display but I still don't grab my rod very far up even when I use conicals or minies that almost slide down on their own.

[@donttreadonme4355]

dwayne reece i.m sorry this is a dirty comment but ram rod I bet she knows all about them

[@jacobm1001]

thank you for the video. history and old craftsmanship are fun. thanks for the enthusiasm , education and entertainment. The slow motion shot at the end is awesome. The puff of smoke from the pan before the rifle actually fires is pretty awesome

[@charlie.mike.7659]

pretty sure the technical term is "black powder loady thing"

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

Oh thank goodness. I was right. :D It's in the youtube comment section. So that's how you know it's true. :D

[@mqa1963]

it a powder measure .. love your vids.

[@1guyin10]

I thought the proper term was "loading thingy"?

[@mqa1963]

1guyin10 That works too.. lol.

[@saltofpetra-4502]

Or measure. Great vid!

[@christianoutlaw]

Very cool, thanks for sharing this bit of history. As a fan of historical firearms in addition to contemporary ones this was definitely a treat.

[@tyronedelagarza5505]

Great video.....I was bitten by the black powder bug a long time ago and have never gotten over it....

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

I hear they carry the black plague. I will pray for you.

[@byhectoryt6442]

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[@paraplegichistoricalsports5700]

Your definitely an American patriot and I know your father is very much proud of you. Great video and first shot young lady! It is fun huh?

[@mountainman300]

i always enjoy how creative your videos are. :)

[@cherokid]

Good shot Kristen. I took up black powder about 20 years ago and the first thing that surprised me was how accurate these rifles were. On the battlefield the long rifle was much more dangerous than the musket, but the musket was much faster and easier to load and were equipped with a bayonet. That is why the U.S. Army stuck to smooth bores into the early 19th century. The epitome of muzzle loader evolution came right before the civil war with the Rifled musket which was both fast to load and deadly accurate. Mostly due to the bullet (minne ball) which was conical and under bore size. When the powder charge went off the bullet expanded into the lands and groves.

[@caseycothron9863]

I was going to make a joke about the fiber optic sights but then i realized i owned a SMLE with modern optics and I should shut up...

[@MrPotatochips4]

I'm withe this her. BTW I got to shoot and load a flintlock this spring on range day of the Hunter Safety Course in Vermont. about 20 kids and several adults. Boys and girls, men and women, I guess 30 altogether. A really good way to preserve the heritage of hunting, reward responsible sportsmanship, and responsible citizenship. Not to mention safe handling of various types of firearms, and muzzle-control. (when your'e 6-7-8-9 it's the best time to learn). I was on my high school rifle team long ago and learned about mental attitude and focus. I see that in you even if you're shooting peeps, and having fun shooting. Thanks so much for inspiring another generation with spirit! Also thanks for the technical quality of the video and editing - must be a team at work :D

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

I hope more people experience what you have, it's a treasure. Thanks for sharing and for the kind comments!

[@MrPotatochips4]

Kirsten Joy Weiss for you, a poem in haiku form, how I used to shoot 3 position small bore rifle, 1973: Sure shooting, for x's The target, all ways hits The Truth, in my heart. (paraphrasing Zen and the Art of Archery)

[@ericlinck6664]

If’s more American women where like this beautiful Lady! Then the Republic would be secured! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@imkluu]

Great video. informative, interesting, dramatic, patriotic and you are lovely as always.

[@CircaSriYak]

A few extra yards in this instance being 250 yards. The Americans were good out to 300, the british were good out to about 50-60

[@JamesWilliams-he4lb]

Brits used light infantry with rifles as did their Hessian mercenaries...

[@gordonaldred8529]

rate of fire for British musketters 4 per minute, Rebel rifle 1 per minute not tpo mention bayonet fixture

[@snappertrx]

I love everything about this video. What a cool rifle. Crazy to imagine having to fire then reload IN BATTLE.

[@BullittOutdoors]

Just imagine if the Patriots had fiber optic sights....

[@terrycreighton7223]

Love your show.

[@edwinpascua2653]

Bullitt Outdoors ..w tritium night sights..

[@doughesson]

The Redcoats had even less chance. They'd already shown up for the Revolution dressed up like targets.

[@robc9954]

If u arnt the cutest thing!! Your vids with the guns are nice, but the smile, attitude and personality that you portray is awsome! Keep posting..

[@tayumapower]

every shot is like a clash of thunder I love it !

[@McExplorer1]

Kirsten joy Weiss you are a true American an any man would be grateful an honored to be able to call you his wife. I enjoy an love your videos!

[@jonm8346]

Hi from the UK just come across your videos, top job really enjoyed them. Your so lucky to be able to shoot so many great guns back in England you get in trouble just by having a spud gun. Happy shooting

[@bradbowhunts]

Jon M Why you Brits decide to continue living there when we can shoot AR15's to our heart's content is beyond me. Are the fish and chips really that worth it?

[@deandeann1541]

John - I have a spud gun that'll launch a potato about 175 yards with a squirt of starting fluid, 40% nitrox instead of air, and a Coleman lantern flint to set it off. Lots of fun and deserves a video! Illegal in Great Britain?

[@gpecaut1]

Most of us here (USA) love our guns and freedom.

[@dobypilgrim6160]

I have been shooting flintlocks and other muzzle loaders for over 40 years. I smiled all the way through this video. Thanks. Very sweet. Keep it up. Maybe some thinner ticking and a little technique practice will speed you up.

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

Cool! Yes, I've been getting great advice for next time

[@dobypilgrim6160]

Kirsten Joy Weiss Well if you ever need to get adopted I will volunteer. You have an amazing talent by the way.

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

This is a very fun video. The flintlock that you're shooting is more of a early 19th century design. Somewhere in the 1830s I believe. It closely resembles a Hawken stile rifle. At that time you had Flintlock and percussion locks. The thing you were putting the powder in is simply called a powder measure. Most of the rifles and guns from the 18th century were full stock. Thanks for sharing, it was very fun. God bless!

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

Thanks!

[@StevieAF]

"Powder loady thing" is better!

[@tomm2812]

Steve buckskinner 54 The Hawken rifle WAS made in flintlock as early as 1776 by Mr. Hawken not his sons of later Hawken fame they made their Hawkens copied from their father's design in caplock. Took me years to come across that documentation, the source I now can not bring to mind. Best

[@robertbrugh8426]

Steve buckskinner 54

[@bradbowhunts]

Powder loady thing. Hahahahaha! So awesome! I love this girl - she just says it as she sees it and isn't the least bit shy about it!

[@alwaysrockn2009]

Great video! What a cool opportunity and a piece of American History.

[@jameswagner7589]

How have I not heard of this channel yet??

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

Share the love, haha :D

[@mrsyedfarukh7963]

Kirsten Joy Weiss I want internet friend .Would you like?

[@geffreybolster3780]

Wonderful! Good job. The period music and all , , good fun! Do something similar with Colts pistols!!! Watching this, I regalia d out with my period ranging gear,- primary- Colts Patent heavy for pounder revolving breach repeater pistol of holster caliber, carrying half ounce elongated balls to 100 yards. Secondary- Colts repeater of pocket caliber, carrying 92 elongated to the pound, 25 yards. sockets, holsters, bets, bags, pokes, accoutrements/appendages and such. All my gear is period from around 1850. Ha! BTW, I use olive oil for charge lubing. Got this little silver oiler from DGW.

[@mattatat1138]

Powder loady thing = a measure kjw ;)

[@mortie806]

powder measure

[@WhiskeyRiverRifleman]

correct its a powder measure.

[@counterpoint85]

adjustable powder measure with a moveable spout

[@nodave77]

I now prefer the term "powder loady thing"

[@jimdenis8611]

Very well done and looked good doing it. There's NO substitute for a pretty lady, especially a 2nd Amendment lady :)

[@KRN762]

Now we know why most people back then carried a sword, a knife, a tomahawk and two or more pistols (to beat a guy senseless with). LOL. Great video!

[@southronjr1570]

Tip among others, when you prime the pan only fill it about half full and place the powder on the OUTSIDE of the pan away from the barrel. If you let any powder fall into the touch hole, it will act like a fuse and delay the main powder charges ignition, by keeping it on the outside you allow it to flash into he touch hole instead of making a powder train to the main charge. Took me quite a few missed squirrels to figure that out.

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

thanks!

[@rjwintl]

btw , that powder measure could be referred to as an "18th century speed-loader" !!!

[@ironmatic1]

No... An “18th century speedloader” would be the military paper cartridge.

[@gpecaut1]

After finding the most accurate load for your rifle, the tip of the horn can be bored out to that volume and hung from the horn. Rifles are almost never primed with the same powder used in the charge. 50 Cal and larger bores use FF powder and are primed with FFFF powder. A40 Cal and smaller, or a musket uses FFF powder, has a larger flash hole and usually can use the same powder. Max charge in most rifles approximately equals the same amount of powder that it takes to cover the ball in your hand, or about twice the caliber in grains. But muskets use half to 3/4 the caliber in grains, and use finer powder and a larger flash hole to allow a dash of powder from the paper cartridge to prime the pan. Don't knock powder into the flash hole. Don't fill the pan above the flash hole. Both of those practices slow the time down from pulling the trigger to igniting the main charge. OH, I have been shooting and hunting with Flint locks since '74.

[@The10mmcure]

My dad use to spit down in the bore a little bit before reloading. I asked him why he did that one day when I was about 7 or 8 and he said "that's so we don't get exploded". He had one of those brass flasks and he'd put his finger over the spout and turn it over and click the lever.I think it was two of those that went in,but yeah,ignite the end of that while you're holding it and it becomes a hand grenade lol

[@ashcreekforge2783]

by far the funnest muzzleloading video ive watched. you're cuter then a bugs ear. :P subscribed!

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

LOL, glad you liked it and glad you're with us! :D

[@nazarderkach9320]

@@KirstenJoyWeiss 3:36: And having to beat the bullet down like this is the reason why muzzleloading rifles weren't adopted as the main service weapon until the invention of the Minié bullet.

[@jobrater8727]

Awesome video! Instantly subscribed. Perfect mix of fun, history, gun tech, videography and a wonderful host. Another reason to love America - Thank you Lord!

[@TietLung]

"theyre frint rocks in china" my daughter and i cracked up when you said that

[@silas9084]

And she said India and Africa too. Lol...

[@60viking]

Ok I laughed again with you and your daughter.

[@billwood5502]

That's totally awesome. You even wore the right dress, which you look amazing in. Cool video

[@Leatherbark]

Good Shooting Girl! (and I just subscribed) I'm an avid traditional flintlock shooter. If you ever decide to be one on a regular basis I have a few pointers. You sure are a pretty a young lady and a great shot. But to us traditionalists there are some things that just eat at us when we see them. I just couldn't help but notice how you were wearing your bag and horn. These need to be carried as high as possible up near the armpit but low enough to reach into the bag. This will keep the flopping to a minimum when a Shawnee is chasing you through the woods. A loading block with patched balls in it will keep you from having to reach in the bag all the time. If you ever became an avid flintlock shooter you would dispense with the agate cut flints and replace them with black English knapped flints as they can be resharpened easily on the gun. In addition you would eventually dispose of the priming powder and just use the powder in the main horn. Other than that. Excellent!. I wish I had 2 girls just like you for sure! Bob

[@KirstenJoyWeiss]

Thank you for the tips, and welcome :)

[@bradbowhunts]

Except there isn't going to be a Shawnee chasing her, or you. You guys crack me up. I muzzle load with the best of them but stop short and kind of have fun watching the animals at the zoo when I see guys take it so seriously that they get in to fights over who's possibles bag is more period realistic. Just work what's best for you. I like a WW2 Italian canvas bag with two cool snaps as my new possibles bag and I catch a lot of heat from "your crowd" because of it. Same with my Winchester scabbard when I show up on one of my horses. Also, I find that I enjoy percussion more than flintlock. Oh, no! I'm less of a traditionalist and don't belong! lol... You wish you had TWO girls just like her? As in, squaws for your teepee to keep you warm during the winter? Are you serious? Wow... You never know with the uber traditional crowd. Kind of like inverted video game nerds. If I misinterpreted your kind, my apologies. I just couldn't resist.

[@deandeann1541]

Brad, he is just saying he would like daughters with similar interests. There is no reason to be crude.

[@rickd248]

I'm 68 and have been a fan of black powder for about 45 years. Your rifle looks to be a Thompson Center Double Set Trigger .50 Flintlock. They make a quality weapon. I have their percussion .50 rifle with double set trigger. The device you were talking about is a powder measure. Not only is it used to measure the charge, but if there is a glowing ember in the barrel and you pour in the powder all you will get is a burn. Think what would happen if you were using a powder horn. That would be like holding a bomb in your hand. The powder measure keeps you same.

[@watchman79kreider61]

did anyone else notice the fibre optic sites on her "frontier" rifle? nice video though. haha.

[@christopherbennett4559]

That was a glass bead from natives no fiber optic in those days 😎

[@wendellsawyer4386]

That's because Ben Franklin invented the fiber optic sight, or was that the devil?

[@rb67mustang]

As always, great shooting Kirsten. It's a pleasure watching your videos.

[@britishmilitaria2947]

Have you herd of a paper cartridges paper powder ball don't use a cloth patch use a paper cartridge bite of the end pore powder in the pan , pore powder down the muzzle along with the ball and paper if you are defending against cavalry shoot the 🐴 and try a baker rifle

[@kylebricky6419]

Patch and ball works too. But her method is seriously flawed. Cutting the patch with a knife instead of pre-cutting the patch? Lubing it with so little fat? It could be done much better with methods from Capandball or BritishMuzzleLoaders.

[@seedsoutdoors932]

Nothing is more rewarding as traditional firearm such as this one, the loading preparation is very enjoyable and crucial...Black powder all the way YEAH!!!

[@catyear75]

OmG ! You're like the perfect woman! How am I only now discovering you? Subscribing immediately!!!

[@batcaveperformance]

There's something that is very enjoyable about old firearm technology. I think I have more fun shooting my muzzle loader than some of my other guns. You definitely take more time with your shots and make them count.

[@madcowrebel4216]

...uhh, do you mean a powder measure?

[@OdintheGermanShepherd]

Beautiful video!!

[@kastone1976]

Feel like I'm in a dive bar with all this smoke! LMAO!

[@bradbowhunts]

spanky stang I know, right? She's got some funny one liners if you watch a few of her videos.

[@nghtwtchmn129]

Pretty soon the smoke from multiple arms being fired repeatedly could obscure almost everything on a battlefield. Even today we refer to the confusion that reigned on battlefields as "the fog of war."

[@thunderbird1921]

"Oh fireworks! How lovely! Hahahahah!"

[@tonyhiggins5745]

What a woman. Really enjoy your videos. Please keep up the good work

[@tomlodge7401]

My only comment is that it would be a shame to have you run a jagged ramrod through your arm ... hold the ramrod much much closer to the muzzle... Oh... that other thing... a volume measure... :D

[@davidrivero7943]

From Rabbits to Hogs. Something 'bout a singleshot smokepole. Enjoyed your step by step presentation & the attire.

[@rexrussell1973]

Safety tip: NEVER POUND ON THE RAMROD. Black Powder and approved Black Powder substitutes such as Pyrodex® are potentially sensitive to impact and could ignite from impact. Always keep the muzzle directed away from your face or body when loading.

[@bradbowhunts]

LAUGING OUT LOUD!!!!!!!!! How do you think you get that ball down after two or three shots? It's called a RAM ROD for a reason, friend! Where did you get this "safety tip"? hahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!

[@bradbowhunts]

Domino nailed it. Not sure what plantet Rex Russell beamed down from.

[@bradbowhunts]

hahaha! RIGHT!!!

[@christianoutlaw]

Another good video for the 4th of July. In fact as I type this I hear the fireworks starting to pick up outside since there's just a sliver of sunlight left on the horizon. Happy Independence Day!

[@stephenjohnson6841]

I love to see and hear the joy of shooting in these videos.

[@carlostrevino1088]

Very nice, good to see a young lady enjoy firing a black powder flint lock rifle. Good for you ❤

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this video again. And may I say, you look amazing in your 18th/19th century get up.

[@joekelly9369]

We called them powder loader/measure , but yeah wicked .we made flintlocks as kids .. shed made muskets , firing ball bearings , that brought back memories ,

[@Will-Parr]

Have been to Kings Mountain Battlefield. An awesome experience.

[@carminemonaco5712]

great video don't care about the people that post bad comments you are doing great

[@darren.hilldrup]

What an amazing lady can shoot too !! I like you love every aspect and type of firearm ! and you’re definitely very watchable -) love the videos Kirsten.

[@gunslinger2172]

its called a powder measure which measures the amount of black powder for which the caliber calls for I hope this helps Miss Weiss I am a professional Gunsmith and history re-actor

[@Jagdtyger2A]

That brass powder device with the built in funnel that had the 74 grains of powder is actually called an adjustable powder measure, which allows you to measure powder charges for a 30 grain pistol load to a heavy rifle load. And the built in funnel allowed pouring the charge without spilling

[@franscoisjordaan3292]

So glad I came across your channel. Beautiful lady with a great personality and who know her way around guns. Greetings from SA.🌹👌