Author Topic: good flints (Read 9391 times)

ERH · « **on:** February 28, 2010, 03:35:16 AM »

Where is everyone buying there flints these days?? The guy i was buying them from cant get them any more.

elk killer · « **Reply #1 on:** February 28, 2010, 03:42:03 AM »

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rich pierce
cant do any better than that...!!!

Bill of the 45th · « **Reply #2 on:** February 28, 2010, 04:54:37 AM »

RichPierce, and Stonewall Creek. By way of info. Troy's hand is slowly coming along, and he's adapting to writing right handed. Rich can make custom sized flints, if you had a special, or finicky lock, that needs a special size.

Bill

SCLoyalist · « **Reply #3 on:** February 28, 2010, 05:37:10 AM »

I've used Rich Pierce's flints with success. I have one rifle that doesn't seem to do quite as well with Rich's as with a black English flint - for it, the one's I've gotten from Track and Log Cabin throw good sparks.

SCL

The other DWS · « **Reply #4 on:** February 28, 2010, 05:53:51 AM »

saw an ad over on the CLA site for someone selling original flints out of the nepalese cleanout. he had some black brandon brit stuff and some french "amber" as well.

Daryl · « **Reply #5 on:** February 28, 2010, 06:59:51 PM »

I use mostly Rich's flints, but also black English flints.

Frizzen · « **Reply #6 on:** February 28, 2010, 07:42:14 PM »

Another vote for Rich's Flints

Joey R · « **Reply #7 on:** February 28, 2010, 08:27:12 PM »

DWS, Those flints on the CLA site were offered by Jim Turpin.

hanshi · « **Reply #8 on:** February 28, 2010, 11:34:35 PM »

I use and like Rich Pierce flints. They're probably the very best deal you'll ever find in flints. I also have TF flints from TOTW and they are very nicely shaped and flattened but cost more.

LynnC · « **Reply #9 on:** February 28, 2010, 11:49:20 PM »

Rich's Rocks throw good sparks! Shot with one yesterday. Excellent performance.

Bill of the 45th · « **Reply #10 on:** March 01, 2010, 02:30:33 AM »

Hey, if we keep braggin on Rich's flints too much, either he will get a big head or raise his prices

Bill

Candle Snuffer · « **Reply #11 on:** March 01, 2010, 05:14:55 AM »

Quote from: Daryl on February 28, 2010, 06:59:51 PM

I use mostly Rich's flints, but also black English flints.

Same here. And I've only good things to say about Rich's flints!

skullcap · « **Reply #12 on:** March 03, 2010, 12:29:41 AM »

no he'll just get behind and i'll have to wait till june to con or i mean trade him out of few. they are the best . takes little to keep them sharp. works best in my chambers late ketland. and deluxe siler. not always true- you get what you pay for. have used more costly flints but didn't spark any better rick

elk killer · « **Reply #13 on:** March 03, 2010, 01:11:49 AM »

last sunday, i went ground squirrl shooting
used my daughters 36 cal half stock
shot 56 times with the same flint from Rich
small siler ,,they work very well

Dr. Tim-Boone · « **Reply #14 on:** March 03, 2010, 01:15:35 AM »

Elk killer.....how many squirrels did you get??

Harnic · « **Reply #15 on:** March 03, 2010, 05:23:19 AM »

Quote from: Daryl on February 28, 2010, 06:59:51 PM

I use mostly Rich's flints, but also black English flints.

Me too!

jbtusa · « **Reply #16 on:** March 03, 2010, 05:45:14 PM »

Rich Pierce flints all the way!

rich pierce · « **Reply #17 on:** March 04, 2010, 12:47:01 AM »

Appreciate the kind words, gentlemen. I am 3 weeks behind on flints right now. Holiday and work travel, long hours at work and frozen ground have all combined to foil my efforts at collecting good rock and turning it into gunflints at my usual pace. I will take orders if you want to get in line but am also happy if you wait a few weeks to contact me about your needs. if you're short I recommend Stonewall Creek Outfitters for English flints as theirs are as nice as any I have ever seen, and probably way better than was ever commonly available in the flintlock period.

best regards,
rp

rich pierce · « **Reply #18 on:** March 08, 2010, 05:32:35 AM »

I'm almost caught up, just 6 dozen behind now. I was 30 dozen behind just a week and a half ago.

Bill of the 45th · « **Reply #19 on:** March 08, 2010, 06:46:34 AM »

Hey, Rich really likes to produce those bitty ones for the Becky Lock, any one with a Beck oughta order a couple dozen or four.

Bill

rich pierce · « **Reply #20 on:** March 08, 2010, 11:08:09 PM »

You going to make me sharpen my fingers again Bill?

That's one way to make this old codger whine!

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Author Topic: good flints (Read 9391 times)

ERH

The other DWS

Daryl

Candle Snuffer

Harnic

jbtusa