Just yesterday I purchased my first flintlock rifle from an online supplier. I purchased a Pedersoli Pennsylvania rifle in 50 cal. I would like to purchase all the material that I would need before the rifle comes in. I have been trying to do as much research as possible but havent been able to find all the answers to my questions.
I realize that all rifles are going to be case by case basis but I'm trying to get a good starting point to work with. So far I'm going to go with .490 ball with .018 lubed pillow ticking patches. Going to start with 70 to 80 grains of 2f goex. I also bought a primer flask that dispenses 3 grains on 4f in the pan.
So far I am on sure about what size Flint to purchase and also what size jaw pad that will be needed. I tried to look at the manuals from Pedersoli but they do not seem to specify this information. If anybody has any ideas please let me know. Please feel free to change my mind on anything that I am buying incorrectly.
I realize that all rifles are going to be case by case basis but I'm trying to get a good starting point to work with. So far I'm going to go with .490 ball with .018 lubed pillow ticking patches. Going to start with 70 to 80 grains of 2f goex. I also bought a primer flask that dispenses 3 grains on 4f in the pan.
So far I am on sure about what size Flint to purchase and also what size jaw pad that will be needed. I tried to look at the manuals from Pedersoli but they do not seem to specify this information. If anybody has any ideas please let me know. Please feel free to change my mind on anything that I am buying incorrectly.