fired my flintlock for the first time!

[db3443]

Finally got around to firing my new flintlock that my wife got me Christmas, and it is great! :D I love this rifle! It's alot easier to load and clean than I was led to believe. So far I've only shot it at 50 yards, hopin to get back up to the gun club soon and sight it in at 100 yards. :up: oh yeah, it's a Traditions 50 cal Deerhunter, black synthetic stock.

[OconeeDan]

Yes, flinters are addicting. It is a good idea to get with someone locally who shoots them often, you'll learn a lot of things more quickly than when you learn by yourself. Look at the NMLRA, (National Muzzleloading Rifle Assn.), there is a wealth of knowledge to be found there for traditional muzzleloaders.
I have a Lyman GPR flintlock that I built from a kit, and if you want to try a kit gun, I highly recommend it.