Thanks everyone! I think I've been using too heavy of a load (the lowest charge I tried was 85 grains)...I'll throttle 'er back a little and keep shooting. This BP stuff is addictive...I like it!! BTW--one of the few patches that I found looked like I was getting some blow-by...
Thanks again!
Some of us are still around, I shoot a .50 cal. flintlock I built from scratch. It has a Getz swamped barrel with 1:22 twist, great for Maxi-hunters etc. The lock is a Siler and the set triggers are Davis. The stock is curly maple. Unfortunately after several hundred rounds the stock broke in the wrist. As soon as I get time I will repair. Last year I shot a 250 pound black bear with this gun. Sorry no pictures but I thought I'd put my two cents worth in.
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