After 30 years of shooting Muzzle loaders (Side Locks and inlines) I bought my first flinter.
The boss gave the ok and I ordered the Lyman Trade Rifle in .54.
From Rydon corp. $340.00 and free shipping.
Also ordered the RMC liner.
I Did all the precleaning and took it out to the range today. More or less just to get used to the ignition system.
2f down the pipe and 4f for the pan. This gun is a dream to shoot.
Between myself and two grandsons,we went through about 15 rounds shooting roundballs,greatplains,Buffalo Ballets and REALS. All did extremely well although We were only shooting about 35 yds.
The only problem I have is the grandsons want to know when theirs will arrive?
A couple of questions.
How often should you sharpen the flint? And what process is best?
What type of flints do you prefer and when do you change them?
Is there anything that I should be doing to the frizzen?
And how often would you replace it?
Thanks for any help and tips.