Jaeger report

Johnny Reb · #1 08-13-2011, 08:04 PM

I bought my Dixie (Pedersoli) Jaeger a few months ago and had some troubles at first with my first flintlock, but with advise from some of you here and lots of shooting, things have really turned around. I also learned how important a good sharp flint is, I switched to Rich Pierce flints and and learned how much 4F to prime the pan with and The delayed ignition is gone. just one big boom now. Shootin a Flintlock was a little rough at first but boy I'm sure getting to really like it, I can't seem to remember where I put my cap guns. Went to the range today and started out at 25 yards and ended at 50, I shot over 20 rounds with out a misfire that was a first for me. Here's my last 5 shots at 50 yards using a bench rest. I need to tinker with the sites just a tad.

Adam Helmer · #2 08-14-2011, 10:43 AM

Johnny Reb,

Nice target. What is that a .50 or .62 caliber? I read an article a few years back about sharpening flints with a whet stone. I finally got the hang of it and keep my flints sharp that way because I cannot knap. I sharpen the flints right in the hammer jaws. I use a piece of scrap leather to shield the barrel while using the abrasive stone.

A couple times a year, I pull the lock and clean and lightly oil the lockwork for fast lock time. Hope this helps.

Adam

Johnny Reb · #3 08-14-2011, 12:40 PM

Hi Adam
it's a 54 cal. with a 1:24 twist. I wasn't sure how well this gun would shoot rb but it's actually not too bad. I shot one 390 grain buffalo bullet in that group using 70 gr. of 3f. the other 4 holes were caused by a .530 rb using 60 gr. of 3f and a .015 ox yoke patch. Thanks for the helpful tips.