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Brent · Oct 31, 2020

Well about two months ago I felt a tug behind the ol’ navel to look into these rifles. In doing some research and lurking on a Muzzleloader Forum, I was able to learn some good information.
So I ordered a Tennessee Valley Muzzleloader rifle to be made. I ordered their base / entry model, the Poorboy. I got it bone stock save for having the barrels swamped. Mine will be a lefty in .54 and I really can’t wait! I’m pretty excited to start this new avenue in the sport! It should be my way in about April I would think!

Anyone else out there into Flinters too??

- Brent

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j8064 · Oct 31, 2020

Congrats. "Rock Rifles" rock! :party29:

Don't mean to hijack your thread. Just thought I'd show you some of the fun Hooligans have with them.

babalou · Oct 31, 2020

man, can you imagine the snipers during the Revolutionary War in the woods taking out ranking officers? Not to suttle of a muzzle blast

Looks awwwwwwwwwwesome!!!!

Horseman308 · Oct 31, 2020

I love flinters. I recently joined the Marriottsville Muzzleloaders at AGC. I've got a Tennessee Mtn rifle in .54 and a short, lightweight Lancaster style in .40 cal. I'll be building a steel/iron mounted Lancaster style in .50 cal this winter.

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28Shooter · Oct 31, 2020

Have wanted a flint longrifle for many years but have yet to take the plunge. I held one at the shop in Williamsburg and nothing ever came close to that balance and form - perfection!

babalou · Oct 31, 2020

I saw the ones in Williamsbug. Awesome!! Takes quite a while to get, though. How long will it take for the TN Valley place?

Threeband · Oct 31, 2020

Yankee Doodle went to Boston
For to buy a firelock.
We will tar and feather him
And so we will John Hancock.

-- British marching song, circa 1774 -5

That's all I've got right now.

Mike OTDP · Oct 31, 2020

Welcome to the club! You'll find that nothing shocks the usual crowd more than a flintlock...with the possible exception of a matchlock.

Brent · Oct 31, 2020

babalou said:
I saw the ones in Williamsbug. Awesome!! Takes quite a while to get, though. How long will it take for the TN Valley place?

Howdy! Mine was about a 7-9 month lead! Not too terrible for a hand made rifle!

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Brent · Oct 31, 2020

Mike OTDP said:
Welcome to the club! You'll find that nothing shocks the usual crowd more than a flintlock...with the possible exception of a matchlock.

I can’t wait to get to load development!!

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Brent · Oct 31, 2020

28Shooter said:
Have wanted a flint longrifle for many years but have yet to take the plunge. I held one at the shop in Williamsburg and nothing ever came close to that balance and form - perfection!

I know I’m really excited to see and feel he finished product!

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Brent · Oct 31, 2020

Horseman308 said:
I love flinters. I recently joined the Marriottsville Muzzleloaders at AGC. I've got a Tennessee Mtn rifle in .54 and a short, lightweight Lancaster style in .40 cal. I'll be building a steel/iron mounted Lancaster style in .50 cal this winter.

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I really need to find a connection down here! I’ll make the quickest progress with a group to learn from!

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Brent · Oct 31, 2020

j8064 said:
Congrats. "Rock Rifles" rock!

Don't mean to hijack your thread. Just thought I'd show you some of the fun Hooligans have with them.

Man! Dare I say, wish I still lived up there?

...not too much though. I’m actually moving further south next month lol

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j8064 · Oct 31, 2020

High-end flintlocks can be pricey. Custom made ones are maybe well worth the $'s. I've never dealt with Tennessee Valley Muzzleloaders. My bet is they build and sell quality stuff.

In the meantime (while one is waiting for a better quality flintlock) for about $300 you can build your own in a few weeks. That way you gain experience in their construction and basics on timing, firing and accurizing them. For example, here's a thread on a Traditions kit I built recently: https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=229363

Shooting flintlocks brings a range warrior to a whole "new and old" experience. While they seem similar, flintlocks are much different than shooting cap locks and cartridge firearms. They are in a class of their own.

Looking forward to some pics from brentona about his new addition in the future. :thumbsup:

WeaponsCollector · Oct 31, 2020

Found a Pedersoli .75 caliber brown bess flintlock at an estate sale last weekend in like new condition for $225(about 1/4 of what it's worth). They're slow of course but still fun to shoot.

Inigoes · Oct 31, 2020

WeaponsCollector said:
Found a Pedersoli .75 caliber brown bess flintlock at an estate sale last weekend in like new condition for $225(about 1/4 of what it's worth). They're slow of course but still fun to shoot.

Beautiful! :thumbsup:

Melnic · Oct 31, 2020

Brentona, congrats
Weoponscollector, that is the BP buy of the year!

Brentona, if you have not already , read up on cleaning and all the Nick nacks you will need to shoot and clean because it’s plentiful. Definitely get a range rod long enough for loading
3F for the load and 4f for the pan. 3f will work in the pan but many people recommend 4f for faster ignition

Here are my flints
Brown Bess , Charleville, and a Dixie Cadet (built from a kit)

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Threeband · Oct 31, 2020

Melnic, since you have both the Brown Bess and the Charleville, perhaps you can comment on their relative ergonomics.

I read somewhere once, in American Rifleman I think, that the Brown Bess points much more naturally than the Charleville, that soldiers armed with the Charleville are likely to shoot high. Does that make sense to you?

Of course, the Charleville was the basis for many American muskets for generations.

Melnic · Oct 31, 2020

Both are replicas so I am not sure how accurate they are to the originals
The Charleville comb drops as it moves back to the butt and with my cheek weld on it , it’s lower that’s the Bess that is flatter. Both I recall shot high at 50 yards but that is expected. I have yet to shoot the Bess and the stock is pinned so you can’t remove it easily to clean it. Charleville is East to take apart.

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Threeband · Nov 1, 2020

I think the reference was to the "pointing" characteristics of the muskets, assuming they are shouldered quickly and pointed rather than aimed.

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