Tuning a Flintlock

[Rummer]

I got into hunting with a flintlock a couple of years ago.  I bought a Traditions Carbine with a 1:66 twist.  It shoots patched roundballs and extremely short conicals well enough, but over time it appears to fire more slowly.  There is a certain amount of play in the hammer that I can't get rid of and I think that this may be the culprit.  

I also think that the spring which controls the frizzen may be under too much tension.  When the flint hits the frizzen and turns it over there seems to be some torque.  From the benchrest it is not noticeable but under field conditions the rifle shoots to the right about three inches from point of aim.  

If anybody out there has any ideas on how to fix this I would love to hear them.

[savageT]

I got into hunting with a flintlock a couple of years ago.  I bought a Traditions Carbine with a 1:66 twist.  It shoots patched roundballs and extremely short conicals well enough, but over time it appears to fire more slowly.  There is a certain amount of play in the hammer that I can't get rid of and I think that this may be the culprit.  

I also think that the spring which controls the frizzen may be under too much tension.  When the flint hits the frizzen and turns it over there seems to be some torque.  From the benchrest it is not noticeable but under field conditions the rifle shoots to the right about three inches from point of aim.  

If anybody out there has any ideas on how to fix this I would love to hear them.

Have you contacted Mamflinter?

[Bob/FLA]

Please do yourself a favor and DONT MESS with the frizzen spring.  Your best bet is to have a gunshith very familiar with flinters tune your piece.  You may also send just the lock if necessary.  If you need a good smith, let me know.  I have a guy work mine and trust no other.   I have a 1700's american smooth rifle, .72cal, custom made hand built replica.  

Hope this helps!

[Rummer]

Bob,

I would really appreciate contact information for your flintlock smith.

Thank You,

John Rummer