Hey folks! I'm getting ready to place a order for my first flintlock rifle. I wanted to run it buy you all here and see what you think. It will be built by Sitting Fox Custom Muzzleloaders. I'm wanting a Southern Mountain Style Rifle and here is the specs so far,
.50 cal, 42"x 7/8" Green Mountain barrel, Siler lock, steel trim(full buttplate, nose cap, toe plate, and entry thimble), Curly Maple 3 stock(his mid grade of 5 grades) with 14" LOP, double set triggers, oil finished stock, and brown finished metal.
A few questions.
I can get the barrel swamped for an extra $150. Cash is tight right now but I could probably swing it if its worth doing. As I understand it this only makes it more balanced and will not affect accuracy. What would you all suggest?
I've decided on the Siler lock. While researching the Siler lock I came across improved versions of them with taller hammers that increase the striking surface of the flints, supposedly creating more sparks, resulting in a faster and more reliable ignition. Is this an upgrade thats worth anything?
And for sights I have a few choices I would like your input on. As for the front blade I can get either all steel or a silver blade set in a brass base. For the rear sight I can have either the "pronghorn" style sight or simple square peice with a notch. Which would you choose and why?
The rifle comes standard with a stainless vent liner. Would a upgrade to the Chamber White Lightning be worthwhile?
Oh, and the barrel diameter was recommended to be 7/8". A diameter of 15/16" is also available. Is their any reason to go up to the slightly larger barrel?
I will be using the rifle for hunting, target shooting, and Rev War reenacting. For the Rev War reenacting I portray a militia Rifleman/frontier scout. I want an accurate and dependable rifle capable of doing well on the range and still be a close depiction to the rifles carried by the men I intend to portray. I know not all the options I have chosen for the rifle were common then but as I understand it they weren't unknown of either(except for the vent liner which I believe is modern?).
Any input and suggestions you all can give on the rifle is greatly appreciatted. I appreciatte you all reading my post and taking the time to help.