T/C Pa hunter
 

Hello can anyone tell me what i have to do to change my Pa hunter flinlock over to a double set trigger? Can i just drop in a t/c set trigger or is this a custom job

I am not sure that it can be done. I have a PA Hunter and it has an excellent trigger. I would never try to even change that trigger. But good luck. Wow a flintlock PA... very nice!!

I think you can switch from double to single triggers only
but single back to double set triggers may require some inletting

You may not only have to do some inletting but I believe you may have to change your lock if it does not have a fly installed. Good Luck, Steve

They were pretty common place here in PA when they first came out. But I had the same reaction when I saw one in percussion.
T/C originally made these for PA hunters because their muzzy season was (and still is) flintlock only. And at the time they came out you could only use round balls which is why the PA hunter came with a 1:60 (or 66) twist. A better twist rate than the 1:48 offered in the Hawken and Renegade.

flinchlock hunter,

I'm not certain that you can readily change the PA hunter over to double set triggers...the inletting is not the same on those as it is with the Hawken and Renegade models. I'm not sure why you would want a double set other than you don't like the factory trigger pull which is kind of stiff. Well...there's a reason for that. Pennsylvania is one of (if not the only) state that has a late muzzleloader season that is flintlock ignition only. T/C designed that gun with an enlarged trigger guard and a stiffer trigger pull to accomadate hunters wearing gloves because the flintlock season opens on Dec. 26th. which is usually pretty darn cold in the part of Pa. that I live in.
I would suggest that if your not comfortable with doing the work yourself that you take your lock to a competent gunsmith and have him polish and smooth all of the bearing surfaces until you get a nice smooth break, that's IF and only IF you don't like it the way it is...

BPS

Yeah, your season was flint with a PRB originally no?

I almost bought a PA with the RB twist. Nice gun.

Single trigger is really better for hunting. I'm loving the one on the New Englander, and was shocked when it broke at 3lbs with no noticeable creep.

Muley,

Yes, it used to be PRB only but they began allowing conicals 10 yrs ago or so. We can also use sights with fiber optic inserts. They recently passed the use of peep sights in our late season as well as Flintlock pistols .50 cal or larger.

BPS

Don't they allow sabots now too?

Kind of sad compared to how it started out.

Thanks for the info. Yeah the trigger on mine is way too stiff ,maybe i will have to try the gunsmith route

Muley, yes they do, the regulation book is kind a vague on the subjuct so I wrote the game commission and they said they're legal.

Yes it is rather sad that it has been progressing the way it has. I can't say I'm not in favor of some of the changes because I like to use a solid lead conical in a few of my Flinters that shoot them well. I would much rather use a Maxi-ball in my .45 Hawken flintlock (when I use it) than a .440 RB for deer. I have even considered tricking out one of my flinters with a peep but havent made up my mind on that one. I don't use saboted bullets, I don't care if folks do...I just don't use them personally. I hope that they keep the season as "flint ignition only" but who knows. Nowadays it's all about revenue and if they think it will draw more money I wouldn't be surprised if they begin allowing sidelock percussion rifles as well.

BPS

An all lead conical is ok. They were shot in the 1800's, but good grief. Not a sabot!

I'd love to have a real traditional flintlock season in Colorado. I'm not a big fan of flintlocks, but i'd sure get to like them if we had a season for them.