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Tom_H
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Re: Muzzleloaders, how to start? Where? What?
05/02/11 10:07 AM

Vegard Dino

Each has its points. Given the choice, I doubt that you will have much more of a problem with a flintlock than a caplock. It also isn't possible to forget the caps at home.

I have hunted with both and have only been successful with the flint.
On the other hand, the caplock is the only one that I've ever won money with.

I find that the flint can go off just as quickly as the cap but the cap is more consistant (when it goes off.) Just be careful when shooting with someone on the same side as the flintlock. It can create an unpleasant situation. They spit.

Flintlocks really are just a black powder only situation, while caplocks tend to work well with most any of the alternatives as well.

I think that you should buy one of each.

Easiest approach? If the supplies are available, either a flint or a caplock with a hooked breech so that it's easy to remove the barrel for cleaning and go from there. Once you get the cleaning down, the whole process becomes far more simplified.

As Martin said, this board is a wealth of information and I am sure that many will respond with more comprehensive answers than mine.

Best of luck with your decision.

Tom

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Muzzleloaders, how to start? Where? What?	vegard_dino	05/02/11 03:01 AM
Re: Muzzleloaders, how to start? Where? What?	mehulkamdar	06/02/11 12:35 AM
Re: Muzzleloaders, how to start? Where? What?	beleg2	05/02/11 07:56 AM
Re: Muzzleloaders, how to start? Where? What?	Tom_H	05/02/11 10:07 AM
Re: Muzzleloaders, how to start? Where? What?	tinker	05/02/11 02:45 PM
Re: Muzzleloaders, how to start? Where? What?	vegard_dino	06/02/11 03:34 AM
Re: Muzzleloaders, how to start? Where? What?	DarylS	06/02/11 04:46 AM
Re: Muzzleloaders, how to start? Where? What?	DarylS	06/02/11 05:53 AM
Re: Muzzleloaders, how to start? Where? What?	vegard_dino	06/02/11 07:00 AM
Re: Muzzleloaders, how to start? Where? What?	Tom_H	06/02/11 08:02 AM
Re: Muzzleloaders, how to start? Where? What?	vegard_dino	06/02/11 08:28 AM
Re: Muzzleloaders, how to start? Where? What?	Tom_H	06/02/11 08:59 AM
Re: Muzzleloaders, how to start? Where? What?	vegard_dino	06/02/11 09:42 AM
Re: Muzzleloaders, how to start? Where? What?	Tom_H	07/02/11 01:38 AM
Re: Muzzleloaders, how to start? Where? What?	vegard_dino	07/02/11 01:56 AM
Re: Muzzleloaders, how to start? Where? What?	mehulkamdar	16/02/11 01:24 PM
Re: Muzzleloaders, how to start? Where? What?	vegard_dino	19/02/11 02:36 AM
Re: Muzzleloaders, how to start? Where? What?	szihn	01/06/11 02:37 AM
Re: Muzzleloaders, how to start? Where? What?	DarylS	01/06/11 09:32 AM

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