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Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum

01-26-2016, 07:41 AM

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Posted By bronko22000

Pete - That's not correct. Think about it. The...

Pete - That's not correct. Think about it. The leaf and/or flat springs are under load. If you took a flat spring without tension and started to apply pressure it would be very easy at first...

Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum

01-26-2016, 05:08 AM

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Posted By bronko22000

I was going to let this go Pete. But there is a...

I was going to let this go Pete. But there is a flaw in your logic about springs. All springs, regardless of type will lose power at the end of their stroke. Flat springs are under more tension when...

Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum

01-25-2016, 04:13 PM

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Posted By bronko22000

BPS - I'm not talking a lot. I just threw 3/32"...

BPS - I'm not talking a lot. I just threw 3/32" out there. Remember the coil spring on the T/C lock rides on a steel rod. I was thinking something on the order of a tiny cylinder type washer the same...

Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum

01-25-2016, 03:31 PM

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Posted By bronko22000

That makes a lot of sense. never thought of it...

That makes a lot of sense. never thought of it that way. But I think any spring is like that though, even a leaf/flat spring. Except the springs put on the higher end locks are likely installed...

Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum

01-24-2016, 10:58 AM

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Posted By bronko22000

Rather than getting another coil spring I'm...

Rather than getting another coil spring I'm wondering if I could take it off and make a cylinderical washer - even only 3/32 or 1/8" long that would keep the spring under a bit more tension?

Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum

01-24-2016, 05:05 AM

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Posted By bronko22000

Where did you purchase the after market springs?

Where did you purchase the after market springs?

Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum

01-23-2016, 04:57 PM

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Posted By bronko22000

I was just reading some interesting articles on...

I was just reading some interesting articles on modifying the touch hole (vent liner).
One article showed an illustration showing a drilled cone on the outside (toward the pan) and a slight chamfer...

Forum: Traditional Muzzleloading Forum

01-23-2016, 04:39 PM

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Posted By bronko22000

Let's talk locks

I have 2 T/C flintlocks and although I have no trouble with either, one is noticeably faster than the other.
I'm wondering if I were to replace the coil spring would it improve the speed (lock...

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