i broke down and ordered a flintlock

[peabody]

i messed up on that last reply . silly tiny phone.. and fat fingers.
the lock to my understanstanding is/will be a late ketland .
Missouri does have a muzzle loader season .. trying to find out if there's a primitive season.
...
I'm thinking that im falling into the abiss of flintlocks..
ive had sooo many people tell me ..that once i get one. it will be prolly the only thing I'll shoot.
....
and yes I'll stock up on flints as soon as i know.
powder too .. i can get a friend of mine to pick up a case of swiss in columbia mo . at grafs.
she will bring it to me .when she comes to my town to visit her mother.
working on getting all the other things I'll need.
yes the waiting is hard !

[Kopfjaeger]

yea i did .. spent a few hours with mr steve zihn ..
on the phone .
sent in measurements and money 
southern poorboy in iron 44" barrel .40 caliber flintlock.
I'm very excited.

Congratulations. I love shooting small bore southern mountain flintlock rifles.

[RonC]

Peabody,

I am in that bottomless pit of flintdom with you. Perhaps we can start an addictions program with the thought that there is no cure, but maybe only containment of the disease.
Only 2 years ago and I was surrounded by historic military, cartridge rifles. Now, their numbers have been reduced and I can count: 1, 2, 3, 4 flintlocks hanging on the wall. Sigh! Even the cap lock is an early Ohio/Vincent style. Where will it end?
I hope you enjoy your flintlock as much as I am enjoying mine. Now, where is that soap to get all this black stuff washed from my hands?
Ron

[peabody]

Peabody,

I am in that bottomless pit of flintdom with you. Perhaps we can start an addictions program with the thought that there is no cure, but maybe only containment of the disease.
Only 2 years ago and I was surrounded by historic military, cartridge rifles. Now, their numbers have been reduced and I can count: 1, 2, 3, 4 flintlocks hanging on the wall. Si Even the cap lock is an early Ohio/Vincent style. Where will it end?
I hope you enjoy your flintlock as much as I am enjoying mine. Now, where is that soap to get all this black stuff washed from my hands?
Ron

soap ? we dont need no stinkin soap ! ha!
you know what ?
im already thinking a smooth bore shotgun ...(sigh)?
on the other hand ive got a trigger and stock and forend .and also a 1/72   .58 caliber barrel ...
for a underhammer build ..
underhammers go way back too.
your right... im wondering ? where/when will it end?
right now im just tickled to get into flintlocks.
who knows ? might sell ever gun i have and just shoot the flintlock ..... i might !

[nosrettap1958]

Here's some stuff to ponder:

http://kenscottpouches.blogspot.com/

Also here:

http://powderhorns.wordpress.com/

Just to name a few. The contemporary makers blog has all the links for possibles. TOW also has some nice stuff.

[RonC]

Stuff? Who needs stuff?


Ron

[Kopfjaeger]

Peabody,

I am in that bottomless pit of flintdom with you. Perhaps we can start an addictions program with the thought that there is no cure, but maybe only containment of the disease.
Only 2 years ago and I was surrounded by historic military, cartridge rifles. Now, their numbers have been reduced and I can count: 1, 2, 3, 4 flintlocks hanging on the wall. Sigh! Even the cap lock is an early Ohio/Vincent style. Where will it end?
I hope you enjoy your flintlock as much as I am enjoying mine. Now, where is that soap to get all this black stuff washed from my hands?
Ron

I agree.  I bought my first flintlock ( Thompson Center ) back in 1975 and have been shooting and hunting with flintlocks ever since. Except now I shoot a lot more expensive custom ones. Then there's custom made powder horns, shot bags, tools, etc.  I agree with RonC it sure is a addiction.  But it is a good addiction, because I can't afford alcohol, cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and wild women because I spend all my money on muzzleloader stuff. "LOL"  I guess that's why my Dad never complained about me spending my money on this hobby. He knew it would keep me out of trouble.

[peabody]

Stuff? Who needs stuff?


Ron

you're kidding me !?!? .. ok ..i can see me now swimming in depths of flintlock lake ...

[nosrettap1958]

The cat,  of course, is optional. 

[RonC]

He is a specially trained guard cat. He watches over all my muzzleloader gear.

Ron

[peabody]

lol !!!!

[heelerau]

 I thort you uzed cat fluff instead of tow?  firelocks seem to multiply by theirselves, I started with 1 now have 4, catching up on my caplocks ! Mate you will have a ball, I have a .40 with a 44 inch swampy and it is $#*! on Kanga hoppys   and rabbits  !!

[WadePatton]

I thort you uzed cat fluff ... on Kanga hoppys   ...

Kanga hoppy sounds like a beer from the southern hemisphere mate.

[nosrettap1958]

He is a specially trained guard cat. He watches over all my muzzleloader gear.

Ron

Now that's funny!!!!  

I should have said, the guard cat is mandatory but all the other stuff is optional. 

[Natureboy]

  "Flintlock addiction" is a condition many of us "suffer" from.  There is a 12-step program for those so afflicted:
    STEP 1:  Measure powder.
    STEP 2:  Pour powder.
    STEP 3:  Place patch over muzzle.
    STEP 4:  Place ball on patch. 
      And so on.  Repeat this program as often as possible.

[peabody]

[quote authoNatureboy link=topic=32203.msg309635#msg309635 date=1409979432]
  "Flintlock addiction" is a condition many of us "suffer" from.  There is a 12-step program for those so afflicted:
    STEP 1:  Measure powder.
    STEP 2:  Pour powder.
    STEP 3:  Place patch over muzzle.
    STEP 4:  Place ball on patch. 
      And so on.  Repeat this program as often as possible.
[/quote]




lol .. im sure gonna try !

[dagner]

 if you are close to bloomsdale mo on sept 20 at dew drop in they have their fall  board shoot .a table type sho0t off of rest at 30 yards  .lots of flinters their   come down and join the fun .looking forward to seeing your new baby
dag

[peabody]

if you are close to bloomsdale mo on sept 20 at dew drop in they have their fall  board shoot .a table type sho0t off of rest at 30 yards  .lots of flinters their   come down and join the fun .looking forward to seeing your new baby
dag

bloomsdale ? ok.. I'll look that up .. if I'm home and its not to far .. i would love to participate. thanks for the invite !

Peabody

[mjm46@bellsouth.net]

Hey Peabody.
Did Steve Zihn give you an estimated completion time. Just curious.

[HAWKEN]

Congratulations Peabody, I envy you.  My next rifle will have to be a .40, I all ready have a .32, a .50 and a .54.  BTW, your rifle will be legal in Florida and Tennessee, probably others.  Keep yer powder dry.......Robin   

[peabody]

Hey Peabody.
Did Steve Zihn give you an estimated completion time. Just curious.

not yet .. so far all I've done is pay for all the parts.
I'm pretty sure it'll be awhile .. but in the meantime ..
doing some studying ..

[mjm46@bellsouth.net]

l feel your pain. Your level of anticipation seems to be through the stratosphere. I have a feeling your wait is going to seem like an eternity.

My advice is to step back and take a long slow deep breath and perhaps start working on your accessories, horn, bag, etc., it will keep your mind off of the big event. It's a little like having your first child. Lots of preparation before the fun starts.

Good luck and shoot straight.

[WadePatton]

Some of us are too dumb to purchase completed work (to get started) and I'm not the only one who took a few years to get it going, here's me:

I bought a barrel and a lock when i finally decided it was TIME to start flint shooting.

then...

about 5 years passed before i got the rest of the stuff together and started working on it and

then...

about 2 years putting it all together.

now...

it's apart on the bench RIGHT NOW getting refinished from reshaping i did after "rushing" it together in order to hunt last fall.  

and...

i'm missing a shoot today because i quit working on it at 2200 last night.

BUT that

I'm confident that it'll be together in time to shoot today. (at home on my range)




PLUS I have 95% of the parts to build the next TWO rifles on hand and ready to go, right now(next)!



Time and (work)Space are connected (to money and commitments).

[George Sutton]

PERFECT

CENTERSHOT

define "perfect"
..........................
i think she be a sweet shooter . hopefully i can see the sights good enoughs.

I think you picked the perfect caliber and the perfect rifle style for your first rifle. I love fortys and I've always had a love for Southern Mountain rifles. Let us see it when you get it.

Centershot

[iloco]

peabody I would like to see that rifle when you get it.
 I placed an order with Joe Schell yesterday to build me an Early Va Rifle 40 caliber with a 44 inch Rice A weight swamped barrel. I like you am looking forward to getting my rifle. Hope to have it bye the last of November.