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General discussion => Black Powder Shooting => Topic started by: Dphariss on October 26, 2023, 07:43:07 PM

Title: Flintlock firing Videos
Post by: Dphariss on October 26, 2023, 07:43:07 PM

Now I don't know the frame rates here. But this is a Don King Flint Hawken made in the mid 1970s.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2jtkAHeazs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpAi1FSkvao

This was maybe 15 years ago, before my son joined the USMC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qx3WplZcggs

This is a Rifle Shop Manton rifle lock, recessed breech and good springs in my 16 bore. I don't think I have a copy at full speed will check.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnUxXub5vPU

Title: Re: Flintlock firing Videos
Post by: Daryl on October 26, 2023, 08:35:01 PM

Good ignition, all of them.

Title: Re: Flintlock firing Videos
Post by: smylee grouch on October 26, 2023, 08:49:30 PM

Thanks for posting Dan. What were the charges used and the weight,s of the rifles?

Title: Re: Flintlock firing Videos
Post by: Dphariss on October 27, 2023, 05:36:52 AM

100 fff and 90 ff in the 54. The Manton shoots a one ounce ball with 140 gr ff all Swiss. I think both run about 10 pounds.

Title: Re: Flintlock firing Videos
Post by: alacran on October 27, 2023, 01:30:15 PM

It's a good thing it was cold when you shot those videos. That 16 bore load has to be a thumper.

Title: Re: Flintlock firing Videos
Post by: smylee grouch on October 27, 2023, 04:50:07 PM

Thanks for that load data Dan . When I get my 66 to a shooting stage I'm hoping it groups well with a smaller charge ( 1-80 twist IIRC ). ;D