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Old 12-26-2005 | 08:52 PM
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Default RE: best flints for a flintlock

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What are some good flints for a flintlock, and what size would a lyman flintlock use?
IMO, Tom Fuller hand knapped black English flints are the best...(and they're the real deal).

You order flints based upon the width of the frizzen...ie: my TC Flintlocks are 3/4" wide and I use 3/4" BEF's...(your's may be the same size)...and I average 40-60 shots per flint.

I've always bought mine from October Country in bulk bags of 50 or 100 to get the lowest price/flint. ( www.octobercountry.com )
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