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Offline BrianS

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Backwoods University - Flintlock Basics
« on: December 13, 2020, 10:20:15 am »
Hey Everybody,
Another video for the Backwoods University. It is about the basics of a flintlock and is intended for someone who is just starting out. My Grandson did the filming. It was a fun project for us to do together. Here is the link to the video.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08WFCCbLLpI

Offline Digital Caveman

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Re: Backwoods University - Flintlock Basics
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2020, 12:50:05 pm »
Nice, I saw the part at the end about cleaning it.  Would you say the gun needs to be cleaned after every shot or two, or just after each shooting session?
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Offline BrianS

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Re: Backwoods University - Flintlock Basics
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2020, 01:05:34 pm »
To a certain degree it depends on the weather that day. Definitely clean after a shooting session or a hunt regardless of the humidity or how many shots.
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Offline Digital Caveman

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Re: Backwoods University - Flintlock Basics
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2020, 01:13:39 pm »
Thanks.

I'll probably do percussion before I ever get to flint, but those are also black powder.
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Re: Backwoods University - Flintlock Basics
« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2020, 01:27:02 pm »
Regardless of what method of ignition, keep it clean. Good luck with your muzzleloader journey.