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#1 Reason I use French Amber Flints

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Old 12-07-2016 | 02:55 PM
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that is pretty cool. I don't use lead to hold my flints. I use leather. I tried lead and it slipped the jaws too much.
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Old 12-07-2016 | 03:04 PM
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I've had good with with lead and black english flints, that was the only way I could get consistent spark for some reason. Ever since making the change to FA flints, leather has been good.
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Old 12-07-2016 | 03:57 PM
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I use lead. The cock screw always has to be re-tightened after the first three or four shots. After that it stays firm. I much prefer it over leather.
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Old 12-08-2016 | 08:49 AM
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I've tried lead, wasn't that impressed. I have heard and read that some lock makers will void your warranty if lead is used vs leather in their locks. I believe Jim Chambers is one of them. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

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