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Offline mario

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« Reply #15 on: October 28, 2008, 03:51:10 PM »
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I had to chuckle when I got the pkg in the mail, Rich had described them as "Creek rocks" on the customs  declaration. :lol:

Well, that IS what they are...

For those of you who have used them for awhile, do they eat up your hammer (frizzen) any more than the black or amber flints?

Mario

PS- He makes some nice powderhorns, too.
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« Reply #16 on: October 28, 2008, 04:40:23 PM »
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WHAT A DEAL!!!

...and in this case "ALR" stands for...?

American Long Rifles

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For those of you who have used them for awhile, do they eat up your hammer (frizzen) any more than the black or amber flints?
Nope - been using them exclusively for over a year now.......reminds me a need to order some more for my new flinter due in January or so.........
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« Reply #17 on: October 28, 2008, 05:19:50 PM »
I'm still on the first "creek-rock" from Rich that I installed in my GPR about March, IIRC.

I wish I had been counting, or making notes on the number shots I am getting, and as far as wear on the frizen...I'm not astute enough to see any, if it's there.

Uncle Russ....
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« Reply #18 on: October 28, 2008, 06:13:40 PM »
I have been using mine for about 7 months with a great many shots fired and no adverse affects on the frizzen.
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« Reply #19 on: October 29, 2008, 09:37:05 PM »
Sorry I didn't get back to ya Griz,awfully busy at work and up north. Give Rich's flints a try. Nothin' ta lose, if ya don't like 'em,send them back. I can't see how anyone would,they work really good. Benn thinkin' of painting them yellow,maybe folks will think I'm LOADED! :lol:
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« Reply #20 on: October 30, 2008, 06:21:48 AM »
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Sorry I didn't get back to ya Griz,awfully busy at work and up north. Give Rich's flints a try. Nothin' ta lose, if ya don't like 'em,send them back. I can't see how anyone would,they work really good. Benn thinkin' of painting them yellow,maybe folks will think I'm LOADED! :x Too early for this.
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« Reply #21 on: October 30, 2008, 02:09:59 PM »
I e-mailed Rich and got a reply the same day! I'm looking forward to giving them a try.
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« Reply #22 on: October 31, 2008, 06:21:41 AM »
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I e-mailed Rich and got a reply the same day! I'm looking forward to giving them a try.

I talked to him last night on the phone, he even does custom sizes, which is what he is making for me. Good fellow.
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« Reply #23 on: October 31, 2008, 07:54:36 AM »
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I e-mailed Rich and got a reply the same day! I'm looking forward to giving them a try.
  Kermit& Griz,
               Rich is everything  you have heard here and more.He
refuses to take a payment until you receive his flints. Rich as a
person is above reproach. That is what I look for first when
dealing with anyone.Imo
snake-eyes :shake
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« Reply #24 on: October 31, 2008, 10:00:49 AM »
Snake, I hear ya' he would not take a check till I received them, however, I am the same way only in reverse, I can't take anything unless I pay for it first so I sent him his money this morning....hope he don't get too mad.
I am looking forward to getting them and trying them.
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« Reply #25 on: November 20, 2008, 07:38:09 PM »
He must be a busy fella, cuz I've heard nothin' since an e-mail reply. I guess good things take time...
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« Reply #26 on: November 20, 2008, 07:49:16 PM »
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He must be a busy fella, cuz I've heard nothin' since an e-mail reply. I guess good things take time...

Just to be on the safe side try to contact him again
I've had nothing but prompt service from him
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« Reply #27 on: November 21, 2008, 08:10:24 AM »
I sent him my requirements, he resonded in a couple hours. Also gave me some reference reading in regard resharpening my flints or 'working them' to keep sharp?  I think that is what you all call it.  I keep hearing about working that flint w/ nail, antler all kinds but i'm a picture guy, hope he has pictures.
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« Reply #28 on: November 21, 2008, 04:36:25 PM »
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I e-mailed Rich and got a reply the same day! I'm looking forward to giving them a try.

Same here. Wife already recieved them like a week later. Can't wait to give them a try once I get back. Yep, already sent the money as well.
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« Reply #29 on: December 04, 2008, 12:27:06 PM »
Motivated by the good things I read about Mr. Pierce, his service and his flints on this thread, I emailed him and got a baker's dozen.  He replied to my emails in a timely manner.  He sent me the flints telling me to try them and if they work then send him payment.  If they don't just return the flints!  So, I had nothing to lose but postage!  I tried one in my rifle and it made a nice shower of sparks!

I have already recommended Mr. Pierce's flints to my fellow Huron Muzzleloaders and I would highly reccomend them to anyone who asks.

I think his contact info should be on the TMA's preferred merchants list!
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