#1 Reason I use French Amber Flints

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12-07-2016, 02:55 PM

#11

cayugad

Dominant Buck

Join Date: Feb 2003

Location: Wisconsin

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that is pretty cool. I don't use lead to hold my flints. I use leather. I tried lead and it slipped the jaws too much.

12-07-2016, 03:04 PM

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MountainDevil54

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Join Date: Dec 2008

Location: Boncarbo,Colorado

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I've had good with with lead and black english flints, that was the only way I could get consistent spark for some reason. Ever since making the change to FA flints, leather has been good.

12-07-2016, 03:57 PM

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Semisane

Boone & Crockett

Join Date: Apr 2007

Location: River Ridge, LA (Suburb of New Orleans)

Posts: 10,917

I use lead. The cock screw always has to be re-tightened after the first three or four shots. After that it stays firm. I much prefer it over leather.

12-08-2016, 08:49 AM

#14

Blackpowdersmoke

Nontypical Buck

Join Date: Oct 2006

Location: Penns Woods

Posts: 1,628

I've tried lead, wasn't that impressed. I have heard and read that some lock makers will void your warranty if lead is used vs leather in their locks. I believe Jim Chambers is one of them. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

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