ORIGINAL: cebpa
I am shooting and older T/C Renegade flintlock and I have been using the regular T/C flints I was wondering what size flint to buy for this rifle, I see 5/8 listed as the correct size from October Country but I have also seen people saying to use the widest flint that will fit the frizzen, what size do you suggest and what are the benefits?
Thanks and Merry CHRISTmas!
I have several TC Hawken Flintlocks and found that the 3/4" black english flints are ideal in them...average 40-60 shots per flint.
PS: If the lock in your rifle is several years old, be aware that TC has made significant design improvements in their flint lock assemblies and reliability is 100% perfect.
If yours in an early style, I'd suggest you mail the lock to TC Service Manager Tim Pancurak with a nice memo asking if he could "make your lock more reliable", etc.
At a minimum, they'll install the various improved parts, and possibly just send you an entire new lock assembly...no charge under TC's lifetime warranty.