I am looking to buy a flintlock muzzle loader to use for deer. however, i know nothing about flintlock muzzle loaders, from what good brands to consider, to cleaning and maintenance and components. please tell me whatever you can about them or direct me to a site with some information about them. what are some good brands? what kind of rounds to they shoot? how hard is it to clean them? two of my family members hunt with flintlocks but i just haven't had the chance to ask them yetthanks in advance for your answers
flint lock got to respect a man that loves a challenge as far as what kind or brand i could not say the challenge will be to find one they are not in high demand in these parts and would probably have to be ordered now my self I have a 32 cal. kentucky squerrel rifle that has been in the family for many a generation and i still take it out two or three times a year to blow the dust out so to speek so they last a long time but it does need cleaning and its a must to make sure its dry when stored. cabelas is a good resorce for your persuit of a flint lock just keep in mind that unlike precussion cap muzzle loaders you have to keep your powder dry so you will be limitted in your hunting conditions and a nother tip that still gets the better of me there is a time laps in the shot of a flint lock from the spark of the flint the flash in the pan to the ignition in the barrel it takes some getting use to but good look
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I am glad to hear you want a flintlock but if muzzle loaders are new to you a flinter may only discourage you. A percussion is a better way to go. The reliabiliaty of a flint is determinded by the user and the weather. I think you should hunt a season with your familys before you buy one.
I okorder / and view their black powder rifle section. Cabelas carries several from Traditions and Uberti and they are quality rifles. One other thing: don't let the naysayers scare you away--flintlocks are a lot of fun. A properly loaded pan will fire every time just like a percussion or in-line will.
