wmgeorge
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- Mar 28, 2017
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I decided just to go with the pre-built Trapper model, with the set trigger instead of a kit. Very impressed with super nice finish on both the wood and the brass. My real BP will be here Monday but I decided to getting it sparking and test with Pyrodex P just in the pan. I purchased some official Traditions 5/8 inch flints in town.
Disappointed was a mild word to describe my attempts at getting them to work. After watching a few videos I decided the flint beveled side was too pointed to be able to clamp correctly. Took flints over to my 1x40 belt sander with a emery grit belt and knocked off the point so it had a flat side to clamp on. Salvaged some leather from a pair of worn out gloves and bingo.... I had the flint clamped tight and at the right angle and sparking!.
Tried a little Pyrodex in the pan, and after a couple times got flash. Will do the fine tuning with the BP.
I need to purchase a pan priming flask, the kind that measures out the 3 grains needed and some good flints at a better price than 2 for $10, Traditions 5/8 inch size.
Disappointed was a mild word to describe my attempts at getting them to work. After watching a few videos I decided the flint beveled side was too pointed to be able to clamp correctly. Took flints over to my 1x40 belt sander with a emery grit belt and knocked off the point so it had a flat side to clamp on. Salvaged some leather from a pair of worn out gloves and bingo.... I had the flint clamped tight and at the right angle and sparking!.
Tried a little Pyrodex in the pan, and after a couple times got flash. Will do the fine tuning with the BP.
I need to purchase a pan priming flask, the kind that measures out the 3 grains needed and some good flints at a better price than 2 for $10, Traditions 5/8 inch size.