Why I Like the Flint Lock and Tips On It

 I'll start by saying, I will ONLY shoot copper, brass, or wood (yes wood) from a flint. I would not want lead in the environment or the food I will eat. That was one reason I shoot flint. The second, is there is no primer made of lead or any other primer. I find the activation mechanism fascinating and appealingly raw, organic and primative - a stone on steel to make a spark to light the pan. No cartridges or scopes - just a toob, a stock, some sights, and the lock mechanism.

The powder is potassium nitrate, suffer, and wood charcoal. 

To cary a rifle is a pain if you aren't used to it; even if you are, you should be carrying a pack and it may help you to see how I cary my flinter using the straps of my pack to hold the weight. With this hold, I am still able to access the rifle quickly for use. 

Basic napping skill is a must. Buy some chert and nap your own flint. Keep it sharp and the edge flat flush with the fizzen.

I used to nap a flint, then vice it in the lock to check if it is flush with the fizen. Flush it up on the side of a knife or the barrel before you vice it and then straighten it in the lock.

Use a thick leather to hold the flint.