Post by: badger8985 on January 23, 2013, 08:41:20 AM
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Post by: Bigsmoke on January 23, 2013, 11:04:42 AM
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Post by: Hanshi on January 23, 2013, 02:55:23 PM
Post by: Sir Michael on January 24, 2013, 02:49:58 PM
One other thing. I'd recommend using knapped flint not agate. I'd also recommend not buying sawed flints.
Post by: pathfinder on January 24, 2013, 04:11:05 PM
Post by: Uncle Russ on January 25, 2013, 01:56:21 PM
Couple of years back I tried to keep count, as best as possible, of just how many shots I was getting per flint.
I had a piece of paper in my shooting box and at the end of each range session I knew that if i shot 20 / 30 ball, I had 20 / 30 shots on that particular flint.
And then I messed up.........didn't count one range trip and tried to make up for it on the next, and so on, until the paper count was a total mess and I was no longer exactly sure what happened.
However, I am quite confident that on one flint in particular, I got at least 70 shots, maybe even more, maybe even a lot more.
Besides, when Rich ships you a dozen flints...you get a real dozen! 13 / 14 and even 15 at times. I got two shipments with 14 in each box, my son-in-law got a single shipment of 15 flints, and you don't pay until you get the flints, take a look at 'em, even try 'em if you like, and if you're not happy with 'em send 'em back and pay nothing.
Between Rich Pierce and Jeff Tanner, it's a toss up as to who can be the most honest, upfront, Johnny-on-the-spot Vendors for this sport of ours.
Here is a little something that our own Rev posted on another forum for Rich a year or so ago:
"I offer gunflints that I make from Missouri flint I collect locally. The flints are white to gray and rough, tough, and sparky.Flints are generally 1/8" longer than wide, so a 5/8" wide flint is 3/4" long; same for other sizes unless you need something special.5/8" wide size are $10 per dozen3/4" wide or 7/8" wide are $12 a dozen1" wide or 1 and 1/8" wide are $15 per dozenI limit folks to 3 dozen of any individual size per order so I can supply all customers. Shipping and handling runs $1 to $1.50 per dozen, depending on size and quantity.Here is how to order: send me an email with "flints" in the subject header. Give me your name, address, and what you need. I will pack and ship with an invoice. You try one in an unloaded gun right away. If they are satisfactory, send me a check. If not, send them back.My email is rpierce@dom.wustl.edu. I prefer email to private message, but can work with you if you prefer PM."
Good man to work with, you might want to give him a try.
Uncle Russ...
Post by: Hanshi on January 25, 2013, 06:06:41 PM
Post by: stude283 on January 25, 2013, 09:11:05 PM
Post by: Uncle Russ on January 25, 2013, 10:46:24 PM
Quote from: "stude283"
I don't think Rich Pierce is doing flints right now.I think he was injured over a year ago and can't find time to get back into it.You are right about his flints and his service though.I'll be one of the first to order when and if he starts shipping again.
Thanks, Sir
I am sorry to hear that.
I guess it was something over a year ago, maybe even longer, when I got my last order of flints from him.
I know he is something of a "champion" bike rider, is that how he got hurt?
I think I still have his address around somewhere, I need to send him a card or something.
Do you, or anyone else, know any of the particulars of his injury?
I suspect Rev might know if he gets by to read this....anyone else?
Thanks!
Uncle Russ...
Post by: Uncle Russ on January 29, 2013, 01:40:04 AM
""Hi, a couple years ago I broke my collarbone and messed up rotator cuff and it took a long time to get back to full function. But I got back into flintmaking but could not keep up. I got over 100 dozen behind when my regular job got more intense requiring longer hours. At that point I "retired" because it was just work. So I am officially retired from flintmaking but healthy for a 59 year old guy.
RP"
Well that confirms stude282 comments, and that is indeed a sad thing, IMHO
Good luck with the flints you got from ToTW.
FWIW; Many winters back we had a "group buy" here on the forum for Black English flints, Old Salt ran that deal, if memory serves me right.
The flints were very reasonable in cost, a lot of members capitalized on the opportunity, myself included, and just as many got condemned for taking business from the many flint makers out there in cyber land, many with no name, and no standards in their practices......see where this going?
Then along came Rich Pierce with his flints and it was an overnight success.
The reason is likely because the TMA, or someone in the TMA did not act as a middle man.
Perhaps that is as it should be, I'm not the one to judge such things.
Still yet, I can not see why any member who truly wants to pass on a good deal to his fellow members should not be able to do so.
Uncle Russ..
Post by: pathfinder on January 29, 2013, 12:33:07 PM
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