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Johnny Reb 10-04-2011 06:30 PM

What flints do you use?
 
After using several different flints, I'm finding out that my flintlock likes Rich pierce flints and tom fuller gray English flints. I can usually get around 10 shots with RP flints before I have to sharpen them and I get around 6 or 7 shots with the gray English flints before I have to sharpen those. What flints do some of you guys use and how many shots can you get before you have to sharpen your flints?

Gil Martin 10-06-2011 04:47 AM

It depends what you prefer
 
I have been using Old English or German flints from a local gun shop. They seem to work well and I replace them after they fail to give good ignition. Never counted the shots I get from these flints, but it seems that the ones you are using should last a bit longer. I never learned how to sharpen or knap flints so I just buy new ones. All the best...
Gil


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