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Old 01-03-2011, 08:53 AM   #1
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Default cheap flintlock?

Where can i find a cheap flintlock.100$-200$.Looking for a 32 or 50cal. anything powerfull enough to easly take deer.
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Old 01-03-2011, 08:55 AM   #2
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well that counts the .32 out.

traditions makes the kentucky which runs around $300. I have one and its a darn good rifle.

Check out gunbroker
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Old 01-03-2011, 09:33 AM   #3
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Jump it up to $300 and get the .54 flint trade rifle from Lyman's site here - http://www.lymanproducts.com/store/page191.html Then you will have yourself a lifetime fun gun and deer killer.
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You want a lesson in frustration???

Buy a cheap flintlock...

A decent lock will easily run $150...
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Old 01-03-2011, 07:16 PM   #5
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No such thing as a cheap flintlock.

The cheap ones are more head ache then fun.

That Lyman Trade Rifle is a good flintlock. I have one. It is a meat taker and a good shooter. It will not let you down. nchawkeye hit it right on the head with the cheap flintlock idea.
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Old 02-01-2011, 04:57 PM   #6
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probolem is the season in kentucky ios otwo days,and im not going to invest that much into it.I just think they are cool and chalinging
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Put that two-day season out of your mind. What's important is the amount of fun you will have shooting a flintlock year round. You might even find yourself using the flinter during the ten-day regular gun season.
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probolem is the season in kentucky ios otwo days,and im not going to invest that much into it.I just think they are cool and chalinging
You can't master the skills it takes to learn how to make a flintlock reliable in 2 days...
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probolem is the season in kentucky ios otwo days,and im not going to invest that much into it.I just think they are cool and chalinging
You think that way until the fever hits you after your first shooting session you will find yourself wanting to shoot it more and more.trying different loads and bullets.then it will hit you hard, that your addicted
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Put that two-day season out of your mind. What's important is the amount of fun you will have shooting a flintlock year round. You might even find yourself using the flinter during the ten-day regular gun season.
The triumph's pulling duty for this years rifle season. why i am testing the 300 gr GD/DC's out, in case that long shot comes along! Ray
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