Flintlock or Percussion Shooting... Which is easier?

[user 30577]

Spent some time discussing the differences while shooting a percussion & flint gun.
Enjoy:

 

[edmehlig]

I love them both!

 

[anonymouscowherd]

If percussion cap supplies dont return to somewhat normal it may be a moot point

That said, caps (and then cases and primers) we invented as improvements and embetterments to existing systems, just like those were invented to improve on matchlocks and touch holes

 

[stan57]

If percussion cap supplies dont return to somewhat normal it may be a moot point

Yep, you might infer that the flintlock is a little more apocalypse-proof. One less store-bought item to have to improvise.

 

[Wil]

For me, percussion is easier. I have both.

 

[UndeadPoet]

Great “bowling,” Mark! Also, nice easy-to-follow descriptions of flintlock and percussion shooters. Keep ‘em coming!

‘Poet

 

[smokepolehall]

Great bowling trip Mark. Which would i choose, i am out of percussion caps for my rifles. So i just have to pick my rock sparker Woodsman Hawken

 

[Marksman1941]

Flinters are fun, but percussion are definitely an advancement in technology. Faster to use, less chance of wet powder, and creates a better seal than the frisson. Plus faster ignition time.

 

[smokepolehall]

Which is easier, umm once you have your lock tuned the rock sparker is. Both of them need powder poured down, then projectile of choice. I find pouring primer powder in the pan easier than pulling perc. cap off nipple n fumbling with a cap onto the nipple. Your milage may differ

 

[Bushfire]

I haven't shot a caplock in 18 months. There's certainly a bigger learning curve with a flint but once you figure it out it's just as easy.

 

[Roundball]

I like the flint

 

[exarcher]

Great bowling trip Mark. Which would i choose, i am out of percussion caps for my rifles. So i just have to pick my rock sparker Woodsman Hawken

i know where some rws are listed as in stock pm me if interested..

 

[bronko220002]

If percussion cap supplies dont return to somewhat normal it may be a moot point

That said, caps (and then cases and primers) we invented as improvements and embetterments to existing systems, just like those were invented to improve on matchlocks and touch holes

To me both the same. But I bought a carton (1000) caps about 5 years ago and still haven't opened them. I had about 500 already on hand. Noot that I don't shoot much its just that I shoot a lot of flinters and inlines qith 209s

 

[Confederate rifleman]

Easy is a relative term.
Buuut... The flintlock is the manual transmission of the firearm ( firelock) world.
If you can shoot a flintlock well, you can shoot ANYTHING.