Black powder Firearms for survival, page 1

reply to post by Jkd Up

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Well lets see, how long have they been around? They worked pretty good so far wouldn't you say?

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reply to post by reluctantpawn

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You've obviously never hunted with one. Remember you can always have a side arm for protection purposes.

reply to post by DaMod

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I did not say more accurate, just easier to shoot and maintain over extended periods of time with opportunities to resupply.

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reluctantpawn

reply to post by Jkd Up

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With a flintlock all parts, ammo, powder etc can be made with only crude resources. More modern black powder firearms require a primer cap that requires a stronger manufacturing base.

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reluctantpawn

reply to post by reluctantpawn

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I am on the way to purchasing one here in the week. I was told how much better newer stlyes were and was on the way to make that decision, but (of course) had to get ATSers thoughts. Now, I'm not hoping that Sit X happens, but everything I buy has it in mind.

Originally posted by reluctantpawn
reply to post by Jkd Up

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With a flintlock all parts, ammo, powder etc can be made with only crude resources. More modern black powder firearms require a primer cap that requires a stronger manufacturing base.

respectfully

reluctantpawn

I would buy both considering they are not that expensive. One flintlock and maybe a percussion rifle and percussion revolver. You can purchase 1000 caps for under $50 and a pound of black powder for under $30. I don't mention the lead because you need lead for either flintlock or percussion firearms.

Percussion revolvers would give you six shots for close quarter situations. I nice modern percussion rifle would give moderate accuracy to keep meat on your table. Old or new, percussion does better in the elements and is far more reliable.

This is just my two cents.

I am a gret believer in black powder weapons, and have a .44 Remington revolver that I have shot plenty of times. It is a heavy pistol, and does not "buck" when fired, so, with one hand, I can place six balls in a one foot circle at 30 years. Someone said it takes a manufacturing base for percussion caps? Not so, look here:
www.lockstock.com...
I use Pyrodex www.hodgdon.com... instead of black powder, more stable, less smoke and fouling, and less susceptible to wetness too.
A little tech here. When a modern bullet hits a man, if it doesn't hit a vital organ or a bone, it will normally go right through and you still have an enemy. Hit the same man with a slow moving lead ball, it carries with it any dirt, clothing, buttons, or other stuff with it, giving the victim an instant infected wound. Hit a bone, it doesn't break the bone, it shatters the bone, requiring amputation of the limb. Fire a modern bullet into water, it deflects upon hitting the surface, fire a ball into water, it goes right on down, hitting your target.
I once showed a policeman with a police snap down holster and a Glock 9 mm that I could easily out draw him and get off one click before he could clear leather. I will never forget the look on his face.

Also, I can buy powder, caps, wads, and parts without signing my name. Try that with a box of modern shells. And, there is no Federal Laws concerning black powder weapons. It is, in effect, a non gun.

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