TOTW Flint Flush

[wattlebuster]

Been using mine for several yrs now with no problems. I like it well enough that when it wears out I'll get another

[Stormrider51]

I've used one for a few years now and it works fine.

Storm

[Sir Michael]

Hank, the biggest problem I have with the design is that the brass bearing surface opposite the flush tube does not extend down below the center line of the flush tube resulting in an angular alignment which leaves a gap and the resultant leak.  That and it is not wide enough to span the barrel and stock opposite the breach.  I ran across a small C-clamp a while back that looked like it could be modified to work but I can't remember where and don't have the inclination now to try making a version that will fit my guns.

[Buzzard]

i never could get mine to stay tight either. finally put it on a trade blanket.

[RobD]

on my pedersoli kentucky, the flat side opposite the touch hole has about 3/16" showing.  dunno if that's enuf for the flint flush to grab and stabilize it whilst the "O" ring is well seated on the hole.







perhaps the clamp can be modified, extended on the foot side to allow a more secure purchase on the lock plate (with maybe a bit of stiff leather padding?) ...

[Hank in WV]

Sir Michael, looks like someone had the same idea that I did but they over did it a little.

rfd, I don't think one of these will work for you because of the screw slot across the face of the vent. Looks like a leaker for sure.

[RobD]

... rfd, I don't think one of these will work for you because of the screw slot across the face of the vent. Looks like a leaker for sure.

didn't focus on that - yer right hank!  

if the screw slot was parallel to the barrel and the "O" ring more than covered the touch hole insert, it would work.

[Sir Michael]

rfd, that fix should work if the distance between the face of the screw and the opposite bearing surface is sufficient.  For my application it isn't.  If leakage is a problem a different type or size of o-ring or gasket should be able to solve the problem.  The key seems to be square alignment and not over tightening.

[Ed_Street]

on my pedersoli kentucky, the flat side opposite the touch hole has about 3/16" showing.  dunno if that's enuf for the flint flush to grab and stabilize it whilst the "O" ring is well seated on the hole.







perhaps the clamp can be modified, extended on the foot side to allow a more secure purchase on the lock plate (with maybe a bit of stiff leather padding?) ...

I have one of these, they are perfect for cleaning out at the kitchen sink without getting crap all over the place

[RobD]

I have one of these, they are perfect for cleaning out at the kitchen sink without getting crap all over the place

yeah, right - i can't wait to deface my flinter.  

i'll pass on the flint flush.

[rollingb]

Also if you dont have the space to clamp it then you can get a square file and notch the wood :shock:  

[duca]

[RobD]

the better answer for me has been the dutch mm clean.   no big muss, no big fuss, and "99.999%" water free.

[mehavey]

Update from just getting one for the GPR.

1.  It is designed/works best with the lock off.  (Since I pull the lock to scrub it out w/ a toothbrush, that's fine w/ me)
2.  It now comes w/ a little knurled ring next to the O-ring itself so as to snug that O-ring forward and against the barrel.  Snug it forward before tightening the bolt portion.
3.  Slotted vent-hole liners are no problem.  The O-ring easily covers the slot.
4.  Mine works fine even with a [very slight] cant due to the stock/wood on the opposite side.  Filing off a bit of the that metal to seat lower is a super idea.
5.  Bottom Line:  It works well -- especially with that dratted patent breech design which is otherwise a bear to fully clean out each session.

[Dewey]

Toothpicks are cheap .....