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Thread: Bought my first flintlock!

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    Boolit Man
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    Bought my first flintlock!

    I have been wanting to get a flintlock Squirrel rifle for a while now and finally pulled the trigger! Bought a Kibler .36 caliber SMR with a 46” barrel. Can’t wait to get it in my hands. Just trying to figure out all the accoutrements now!


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    Boolit Mold
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    Wow, how nice,, I too have wanted a small cal. Muzzle loader , shot one at the range one time,, it was a kick. It will be a great thrill for you the first small game you take with it.

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    Boolit Master



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    Good looking critter getter!

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    Nice rifle.
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    Boolit Grand Master
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    Wow. That's a nice rifle. Have to keep everybody informed on your experiences.

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    Beautiful! The perfect tree rat rifle!

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    Is this your first flintlock? Did you build it or buy it already assembled? There are several good videos on what you need on YouTube.

    Keeping your flint sharp is very important. Real black powder in pan and down the tube. Check with Jim Kibler to see if he has a recommendation for ball and patch. He will also be able to tell you the correct size flint for his locks. Make sure you have a flash hole pick. It doesn't have to be fancy, anything the fits through the hole. I personally keep a small bottle of alcohol in my kit for swabbing the barrel between shots.
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    Those are great guns. I have helped students build dozens of them.

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    "Fer' Squirels an Sich'"
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    He smiled. “Men do not learn from history. Each generation believes itself brighter than the last, each believes it can survive the mistakes of the older ones. Each discovers each old thing and they throw up their hands and say ‘See! Look what I have found! Look upon what I know!’ And each believes it is something new.

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    Boolit Bub
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    That is an awesome rifle for your first flintlock. Should make your learning curve a very enjoyable ride.

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