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General discussion => Black Powder Shooting => Topic started by: walt53 on October 30, 2019, 08:11:45 PM
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I ;m new to flint locks , I just purchased a early English fouler (20ga) and was wondering what kind of life expectancy I should get out of 1'' flints on average. I;M using English flints from the Brampton mines. Look forward to your opinions any information you can offer. thankyou walt.
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There are so many variables to consider. I get on an average about 60+ shots out of several makes and models of locks.
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Depends on the lock. Jim Chambers locks usually get about a hundred shots per flint. You may have to knap it once or twice.
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I've got from 5 to over 100 shots from various flints. This usually included a bit of knapping after 20-30 shots in order to keep it going. Average? Just a guess but I'd say 40 to 60 or 70.
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Jim Chambers locks give me the most shots from a flint. I will guess at 60 to 70. I buy the English ones from Track of the Wolf. Also Rich Pierce white flints from Missouri however he does not make them anymore. Tuned L&R locks I would say I get 40 to 50.
Dave