Recent content by bngthmpsn

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...

I've been thinking of building a Baker Flintlock. This is an English gun built around 1700 or so. Supposedly the first sniper rifle. It has Colran barrels and the lock is cast from the original. Only problem is the lock comes in a kit and it has to be drilled, and the frizzen, springs etc...

I just signed on, I am retired from the USPHS after 30 years of Gov't. service. I had nothing to do with the current political status. I am an avid flintlock shooter and builder. I do not built fancy guns just those to be used. I also, enjoy woodworking, guitar playing (bluegrass)...

I don't know about all these "wanta-be muzzleloaders" but my flintlock works just fine to about 100 yards, after that it's anyone's guess. I shoot a flintlock I built myself. It has a 1:22 twist so I can shoot the TC hunter type bullet. The lock is a timed Siler lock with Davis set triggers...