I chose to start with patched round balls to get a feel for the rifle before i decide if i want to experiment with conical bullets. If i hunt deer, i use my self built 45 southern mountain rifle with a 200 grain lee real bullet and 70 grains 3f. Many states have muzzleloaderonly seasons, and especially if youre not an archer, learning to use a muzzleloader could be a great way to increase your chance of bagging that buck. Deer hunting is almost a form of religion in some states, said lou cornicelli, a coordinator with the minnesota department of natural resources. Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances has been found in the state of california to cause birth defects, reproductive harm and other serious physical injury.
Tagging a deer with the flintlock will be a challenge that i will have to work at in order to achieve. Nov 07, 2008 deer hunting is almost a form of religion in some states, said lou cornicelli, a coordinator with the minnesota department of natural resources. Here are 11 things youll needalong with some advice on how to use themto be an effective longrifle shooter and hunter. Cotton or linen patches are used when firing with round balls and are unnecessary when using conical bullets or shot. Traditions pennsylvania flintlock rifle is the historically accurate replica of the american revolutionary brigade.
Been friends since little kids and have always hunted together at least once each season. I too only use regular black powder as a propellant as nothing else is as consistent. Deer hunter patch wild animal patches thecheapplace. New listing lot of hunting patches deer elk rabit turkey redfield leupold eley pachmayr. The old hunters knew how to waterproof their rifles. Its the purpose of this essay to discuss in very general terms things one needs to think about and to deal with when hunting with a.
Flintlock hunting in pennsylvania on the last day of the season. Midsouth carries everything from the muzzleloader, rifle, or pistol you want, to the black powder, sabots, and bullets that go in it, in stock and for sale, from great brand like lyman, cva, traditions, tc, pyrodex, blackhorn 209, and many more. Black powder guns are also cheaper to shoot, both because of the. Many different viewpoints on caliber, powder charges, and projectile weight for deer. The lyman deerstalker flintlock rifle is the ideal muzzleloader for those whose primary focus is hunting. Reasons are because of the size of the animal, and the variable conditions while hunting, the main ones being distances and what the deer might be doing in that moment between the sear breaking and the ball arriving. If im hunting squirrels or rabbits, i use my self built 32 cal southern mountain rifle with a 319 patched roundball and 20 grains 3f. Muzzleloader shooting patches, pillow ticking, and bulk strips. In talking with the guy he said his best load was with 65 gr of 3f using a. Shop embroidered deer hunting patches this deer hunter patch is small and circular. Now i couldnt move the flintlock if i wanted without those three deer on my left spooking. In other words an equal amount of powder especially for target shooting. It is unlawful to hunt wildlife, except foxes, crows and coyotes, on sundays.
One of my favorite outdoor activities is hunting squirrels with a flintlock rifle. I dont see where this applies to late archery though, only flintlock or crossbows. I wonder how deer survive in this weather without the help of. At the time, utah tags were still easy to get, and elk were wild and scarce. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Apr 12, 2010 there are, and have been, only a handful of muzzleloading pistols that can generate sufficient energy to ethically kill biggame animals when used as a primary hunting tool. At the lunenburg gun show i picked up an old traditions 50 cal shenandoah flintlock for pretty much dirt cheap money. I was among the few fortunate hunters who had an unusually prime elk tag for 2014. I shoot 3f in flintlock 50 cal, 2f in 54 cal flintlocks. Muzzleloader flintlock supplies, supplied by the possible shop.
I crossed the gulley again and was stillhunting and spotted some deer approximately 40 yards away. The blackpowder rifles that come out of hershel houses workshop hidden in the kentucky backwoods arent just exacting, madefromscratch re. Oct 25, 2016 making a good kit muzzleloader better with some custom gunsmithing. Traditions black powder rifles and guns are the leading deer hunters choice for a high quality low cost black powder black powder hunting rifle. When i went to load the rifle i found the patched bullet to be an extremely tight fit. Its also known as the flinchlock because theres often a lag between the hammer falling and. Our deer patches fit hunters iron on clothes, backpacks and gear. Im there for the experience, and heres how i set that up. Thats what my family knows about flintlock rifle hunting. Aug 25, 2014 bouncing bountys florida deer taken from a tree stand in a palm tree overlooking a cattle pasture. Flintlock season ohio sportsman your ohio hunting and.
Just for discussions sake, how about considering the old flintlock smoothbore as the best firearms weapons system. For the past many years i have used both patch and ball and maxi balls. Seventeen years of tag applications finally paid off, and i drew a limitedentry trophy bull elk hunt for utahs muzzleloader season. You guys have me sold hopefully i will be deer and pig hunting with a flint lock this year.
Flintlock the flint hits the frizzen and sparks a smidgen of powder in the pan to fire the charge. After the rut its all about food, says bow hunter frank addington jr. I have been shooting muzzle loaders just about all my life but now own just one, a flintlock 20 ga. I know its not a flintlock but a flintlock is the next on my list of to get guns then a bp revolver. Flintlock muzzle loading is alive and thriving across america. Keep in mind, that to cleanly harvest deer sized game requires hitting the game with at least 800 footpounds of retained energy, at the distance of the target whether you are hunting with a pre1860s desgin or ultramodern design muzzleloader and load.
Creeping along a ridge top in the late fall, looking for a deer carrying the style of rifle which fought and tamed the american wilderness thats a challenge accepted by few hunters. I drew for deer in new mexico this year and its a blackpowder hunt. I have taken several deer with this flintlock using round ball or buckshot or both. Hunting big game with muzzleloading pistols backyard. Any unfilled anterless tag would be good for an additional antlerless deer in the wmu it is issued for. My most recent work with the pistol was to use it and a holster that i sewed up from an old hunting shirt in a youtube video that i published on august 25, 2014. Flintlock rifle hunting for deer in northern pa gear patrol.
Like all lyman black powder guns, the deerstalker flintlock has an impressive slate of topquality rifle features. Hand carved deer antler body holds approximately 100grs powder plenty for an afternoon of shooting, small enough to fit in your possible bag. How to build a flintlock hunting rifle deer hunting. One of the things that makes hunting with a flintlock such a challenge is the fact that they dont always go off. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. The best hunting load is 120 grains of ffg dupont powder. Unfollow deer hunting patches to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The pennsylvania rifle recreates the finest features of the classic american long rifles. Find a cluster of nut trees by a patch of berries, and in the winter thats. Woodcraft,the pathfinder school,survival,bushcraft,prepping,trekking,fishing, hunting,trapping,woodcraft,camping,flintlock,muzzleloader. Hunting with a flintlock and open sites is much more of a challenge than hunting with an inline and a scope and its way more interesting to hunt late season deer that arent being heavily pressured. My chosen firearm was a beautiful handmade flintlock rifle, crafted by my friend steve baxter of tennessee. The highlights of his hunting career, baxter said, were trips to hunt southern utahs elk and mule deer country with my brother and me in the mid90s.
Bouncing bountys florida deer taken from a tree stand in a palm tree overlooking a cattle pasture. I started black powder hunting in the late 1970s and continue to hunt in the mountains of pennsylvania during their late flintlock hunting season. Round patches are caliber specific and come in 4 different thicknesses. Geat list recommendations here follow john royer as he portrays a historical frontier longhunter in western pennsylvania. Black powder and muzzleloading shooting supplies featuring traditions black powder rifles, sabots, bullets, powder, caps, patches, solvents, cleaning, cases, sights and other black powder accessories. Follow john royer and friends as they hunt clarion county pennsylvania on a period dress flintlock hunt during the late muzzleloader whitetail deer season.
Light muzzleloader loads for patch and round ball, a lot of ole timers used to tell me that for a patch and round ball all you really need was just enough powder to cover the ball in the palm of your hand. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Im looking for load suggestions and reasonable range to. Ive followed the thread on the remington pump rifle with interest, and agree that there is a lot to be said for its usefulness. I shoot 100 gr loads in the inlines, 110 in the 54, 90 in the flintlock 50. Last day of kentucky muzzle loader season 2017 youtube. But also as ive stated, there are advantages to hunting deer in flintlock season. Tip designed to dispense 3grs of 4f powder with each plunge. But to use a flintlock rifle effectively requires a different mindset than a conventional rifle. Hunting with a flintlock muzzleloader is the epitome of firearms hunting traditions. He carefully sighted down the long barrel, silently cocked his hammer, and squeezed the trigger. Hand carved deer antler body holds approximately 100grs powder plenty for an afternoon of shooting, small enough to fit in. Last day of kentucky muzzle loader season 2017 jeff hankins.
The deer was alert, but the draw of the clover plot was strong in the stinging cold and it soon went back to feeding. Below are the seasons and bag limits for most hunting and trapping seasons for from july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020. May 01, 20 the blackpowder rifles that come out of hershel houses workshop hidden in the kentucky backwoods arent just exacting, madefromscratch recreations of true frontier guns. In this video i take you hunting on my farm and we do are very successful. An avid hunter, the newbury resident from time to time puts aside his presentday firearms to face the forest with a rifle that takes a long time to load, a long time to fire and has explosive.
I could see three deer, but multiflora rose caused me to wait for a more open shot. There are, and have been, only a handful of muzzleloading pistols that can generate sufficient energy to ethically kill biggame animals when used as a primary hunting tool. Should just get a 50 caliber flintlock for deer and pig hunting or should i go bigger. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. The rich walnut stock is esthetically attractive and exclusively designed with minimal drop for improved sight picture, and comes with handsome, comfortable black pad to. A few more are sufficient for very closerange shots at crippled animals or. Patch material is made with uniformly woven, high quality 100% cotton. Get the best deals on vintage hunting equipment when you shop the largest online selection at. Everything changes in lateseason deer hunting pittsburgh post. I f it werent for the international orange hunting vest, sean williamson with his flintlock rifle, powder horn and other longago gear could be a frontiersman out to put food on the table. Our high quality hunting patches are professionally printed and perfect to sew onto backpacks, jackets and more to give them some unique personality. Im looking for load suggestions and reasonable range to target distances. Hunting whitetail deer traditionally on the ground with a flintlock. As it turned out, my hunting buddy and i both scored that morning with our.
Modern hunting muzzleloaders have superseded traditional ones almost everywhere nowadays. After several years of trying, i take my first buck with my 62 cal. A few more are sufficient for very closerange shots at crippled animals or when the animal is only feet, or inches, from the hunter. How to deer hunt with a flintlock muzzleloader deer. Features include a fulllength walnut stock with cheekpiece, solid brass patch box, beautiful stock inlaid brass ornamentation and precise toe plate. Making a good kit muzzleloader better with some custom gunsmithing. Late season pennsylvania archers and flintlock hunters and slug gunners in. I remember that im an animal here in the woods, not separate from the other animals but part of the kingdom. For game as large as elk, 1,000 footpounds is considered minimum. Get the best deals on deer hunting patches when you shop the largest online selection at. Some consider it impossible but in fact this is not true. Hunting with a flintlock rifle in wet weather is not an easy job.
Hunting with a flintlock muzzleloader frederick county. Flintlock muzzleloader hunting deer in pa with kill shot. Cva muzzleloader firearm flint lock rifle embroidered round patch. I wonder how deer survive in this weather without the help of down parkas. It is true that an antlered tag can be used on an antlerless deer during the late flintlock season. Make offer 1984 michigan living resource wolf paper work only patch deer turkeymoosebear. The most common reason people get the black powder bug is that it can extend your hunting season. High capacity flintlock pan charger with removable head which screws into a handmade threaded brass bushing. We also wondered are we up to the challenge that our ancestors faced daily. Dec 17, 2017 in this video i take you hunting on my farm and we do are very successful. Traditional longrifle flintlock muzzleloader deer hunting.