I converted both my Kentucky pistol & rifle from percussion to flintlock. I also made my own touch hole vent out of stainless steel bolts. I used a hack saw to cut a slit on the outside of the vent so it can be removed for cleaning both fire arms. I also did the same drilling for the rifle as you did. I use a 1/16 bit with press drill.
Great job sir, my old woodwork teacher said to me that we are only limited by our imagination when we have good hands. Never forgot it and made my living with my hands.
Go over and watch the "everything Black powder" channel. Yes he does his testing with a rather expensive rifle. But if you learn to properly set up your own Rifle yours will most likely be just as quick as his rifle. I have 4 flinters. Flinters ain't slow.
I have the CVA Hawken 50 like this, gonna do the same conversion soon...FYI, My barrel is grooved for patch and ball, so if your bullets wont group, try a .490 ball and 0.015 patch....
Awesome video man thanks for doing it. I want to convert mine and was wondering what I need to do there for the hole, I love how we can do things so damn simple when so many idiots say it can't be done.
I did the same on a cva Kentucky 45 cal pistol. Looks good, haven't fired it yet. But the spark is fine. Just gotta find a place to shoot it. SOCAL doesn't have a lot of outdoor ranges.
Cool! I was contemplating this with a barrel I just picked up cheap. I have the parts for a flint, but this has the cavernous 10mm drum hole. I had sketched out a plug such as you made but wasn’t sure if it was workable.
This is the coolest thing I have ever seen posted on you tube, how did you figure this?I have questions-does the bolt need to be pure Steele? and can you reverse this to go from flintlock to cap lock? And if I mailed you a rifle would you do it for me for a fee?How did you get the lock to match size wise for your rifle? I am going to be thinking about this here all day. Thank you for posting this, I don't know how it was out your way but for a while getting percussion caps was becoming impossible, having this option is a game changer all the way around.
No the bolt can be steel / stainless steel/ brass ect. , yes it is poss to change it back , sorry but I can't do any builds at this time just to busy , to fine just have to do your research / surf the web thanks for your like Tackman
I enjoyed your video on the conversion- I have a traditions St. Louis hawking rifle I'd like to convert to flintlock- I have the flint lock already but can't find the bolt- can you tell me where you found the bolt to fit the bolster hole? Thanks Keep the videos coming- great demonstration.
Great video!! I am thinking of taking an old 45 caliber CVA Kentucky (I think, it has stock all the way to the end of the barrel with brass end cap on stock) percussion cap rifle I got in a trade from my brother in law to a flintlock. Where can I find the parts to replace on mine?
Very nice presentation....Does the conversion plate fit up to the percussion plate inlet or did you have a lot of work on that? Thanks. I have just finish my first scratch build flintlock, so understand the basics.
Diane Davis No I didn't , The lock I got was the same brand rifle it just dropped in no cutting , but as I explained in the video I had to inlet the trigger group . Hope that helps you . Deer creek products is where I found mine phone # 765-525-6181
Hey I was considering doing this with the traditions blunderbuss kit since that's the cheapest one on the market right now. I've got a traditions/cva flintlock I can use. So after you remove the bolster and find a bolt, when you drilled the pan in the bolt and then drilled the hole, what direction does the pan need to be facing in the barrel to ignite the powder?
Tackman have a question what size of drill bit do you use for the whole closest to the prison pan I am taking a 45 caliber Kentucky long rifle cap lock and converting it to a Flintlock if you could help me with that I would sure appreciate that thanks I enjoyed all your videos
All I can tell you about that is start with a very small bit and you can always progress up in size , for the 45 you shouldn't have to use anything big . Hope that will help you friend
What model CVA is that? I have a Cva Bobcat 50 cal and hate the plastic stock and want to go to a wood stock and your gun looks just like the Bobcat and also want to convert it to a flintlock so what lock did you use to convert it. Also is this barrel rifled.
That depends on the size of your powder pan , just start with a very small bit and you can progress to a larger one until you reach your preferred size , i.e. What ever works best for your rifle
Dont even think about it I just spent two long days trying to get the triggers to work, inleted outleted name it i have done it, still aint working, the bolster is easy about hours work, its the triggers that will ruin ya
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+S.O.S Tackman thanks to u I just converted my cap lock into a flintlock .I used the same method u use . I'm ready to lay down the law on same Carolina whitetail lol .
Good work on a conversion! You did well and saved yourself quite a bit of money versus buying a flintlock. If I may add one piece of unsolicited advice - PLEASE don't ever put your face in front of a barrel. Blowing down the barrel is something created by Hollywood. Historically it wasn't something muzzleloader shooters would do. For one - it isn't uncommon to have unburned powder mixed up in the barrel fouling. Blowing fresh air heats embers, and if some ignitable powder is blown loose, you would have an unpleasant experience. Also, blowing back down the barrel can push ash and fouling into your vent hole, causing the next shot to misfire. I'm glad to see someone with an interest in the old flintlocks. I predict they are here to stay, and that whole percussion thing is a passing fad that wont catch on :)
Thank you. Cheers.
Nice, did that I the late 80s worked very well doing a a 54cal hawkens now with a gemmer flintlock.
I converted both my Kentucky pistol & rifle from percussion to flintlock. I also made my own touch hole vent out of stainless steel bolts.
I used a hack saw to cut a slit on the outside of the vent so it can be removed for cleaning both fire arms. I also did the same drilling for the rifle as you did. I use a 1/16 bit with press drill.
That was quite a hangfire
Not so much for a flintlock
I have less misfires with a flintlock. I use either broken flint arrowheads or agate for flints. Also I don't have to waste money on caps.
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going to use this method with the bolt to make my rifle a mule ear sidelock. excellent tutorial, thanks!
Adam Miller ,Good luck friend
This is a very good instruction
Great job sir, my old woodwork teacher said to me that we are only limited by our imagination when we have good hands. Never forgot it and made my living with my hands.
Thanks for your comment friend 👍🏻
Go over and watch the "everything Black powder" channel.
Yes he does his testing with a rather expensive rifle. But if you learn to properly set up your own Rifle yours will most likely be just as quick as his rifle.
I have 4 flinters. Flinters ain't slow.
Beautiful simple and concise instructions. Cheers mate!
Wolfmaan Thanks friend
I've got a TC Hawkin (Kit gun) .50 cal. that I'm wanting to change to flintlock this is very informative for my purposes.
You did the bluing and the shooting and only mentioned the conversion and didn't show it.
Great video, easy to understand thank you
william S no prob. Glad it has been a hit with most people , thanks to you friend
I have the CVA Hawken 50 like this, gonna do the same conversion soon...FYI, My barrel is grooved for patch and ball, so if your bullets wont group, try a .490 ball and 0.015 patch....
Thank you for your knowledge I will try to do it on my own everyone said it can't be done thank you
That is why I did it too
Awesome video man thanks for doing it. I want to convert mine and was wondering what I need to do there for the hole, I love how we can do things so damn simple when so many idiots say it can't be done.
Thanks friend , that was Exactly my intentions
Awesome video I'll have to find my self a cheap cap lock and convert it to flint
fishzmfgo1 better hurry old side lock type rifles are drying up .
They are available around my neck of the woods because everyone thinks they need a inline that will shoot 200 yds or further .
thanks i was wondering if it can be done
Cool video my friend, Great job!!!
I did the same on a cva Kentucky 45 cal pistol. Looks good, haven't fired it yet. But the spark is fine. Just gotta find a place to shoot it. SOCAL doesn't have a lot of outdoor ranges.
Thanks for your comment friend 👍🏻👍🏻
hey Brother awesome ,looking to change a Davy Crockett 32 cal from cap to flint
Cool! I was contemplating this with a barrel I just picked up cheap. I have the parts for a flint, but this has the cavernous 10mm drum hole. I had sketched out a plug such as you made but wasn’t sure if it was workable.
Make sure the thread pattern and everything else will work out just fine
This is the coolest thing I have ever seen posted on you tube, how did you figure this?I have questions-does the bolt need to be pure Steele? and can you reverse this to go from flintlock to cap lock? And if I mailed you a rifle would you do it for me for a fee?How did you get the lock to match size wise for your rifle? I am going to be thinking about this here all day. Thank you for posting this, I don't know how it was out your way but for a while getting percussion caps was becoming impossible, having this option is a game changer all the way around.
No the bolt can be steel / stainless steel/ brass ect. , yes it is poss to change it back , sorry but I can't do any builds at this time just to busy , to fine just have to do your research / surf the web thanks for your like Tackman
I enjoyed your video on the conversion- I have a traditions St. Louis hawking rifle I'd like to convert to flintlock- I have the flint lock already but can't find the bolt- can you tell me where you found the bolt to fit the bolster hole? Thanks Keep the videos coming- great demonstration.
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Great video!! I am thinking of taking an old 45 caliber CVA Kentucky (I think, it has stock all the way to the end of the barrel with brass end cap on stock) percussion cap rifle I got in a trade from my brother in law to a flintlock. Where can I find the parts to replace on mine?
J & J True Outdoor Adventures Cool , try Deer Creek Products for parts
Deer creek may have the parts for that CVA THEY are located in Waldron ,Indiana . Just type in Deer Creek Products on the internet.
Good work
Very nice presentation....Does the conversion plate fit up to the percussion plate inlet or did you have a lot of work on that?
Thanks. I have just finish my first scratch build flintlock, so understand the basics.
Diane Davis No I didn't , The lock I got was the same brand rifle it just dropped in no cutting , but as I explained in the video I had to inlet the trigger group . Hope that helps you .
Deer creek products is where I found mine phone # 765-525-6181
Transformar un Hawken de Dikar o Ardesa ( CVA or Traditions) de pistón a chispa no es una tarea muy difícil. Ha quedado muy bien. Saludos.
Looks Good. How did you remove the nipple bolster from the barrel? And where did you get the flintlock sideplate.
Leo Swaby I wrapped duct tape around the bolster and used a pair of vise grip , found the lock plate at Deer Creek Products phone # (765)525-6181
Their only about a hour and half drive from my house I get my BP there .
Hey I was considering doing this with the traditions blunderbuss kit since that's the cheapest one on the market right now. I've got a traditions/cva flintlock I can use.
So after you remove the bolster and find a bolt, when you drilled the pan in the bolt and then drilled the hole, what direction does the pan need to be facing in the barrel to ignite the powder?
Johnathon Brock to the muzzle (the front)
Tackman have a question what size of drill bit do you use for the whole closest to the prison pan I am taking a 45 caliber Kentucky long rifle cap lock and converting it to a Flintlock if you could help me with that I would sure appreciate that thanks I enjoyed all your videos
All I can tell you about that is start with a very small bit and you can always progress up in size , for the 45 you shouldn't have to use anything big . Hope that will help you friend
What model CVA is that? I have a Cva Bobcat 50 cal and hate the plastic stock and want to go to a wood stock and your gun looks just like the Bobcat and also want to convert it to a flintlock so what lock did you use to convert it. Also is this barrel rifled.
Go to deer creek products on line and you can buy a complet flintlock side plate .
@@s.o.stackman3322 Thank you i will look intot hat!
Very Nice! Where did your lock come from?
The possible shop
Can I just cut off the drum flush with the barrel?
Maybe in some cases I sure but on this one there was a large void between the threads and the outer profile
Thank you for your help.
What flintlock did you use, I wanted to buy gemmer flintlock lock
The one I got was from Deer Creek Products
What size drill did you use for the touch hole and what size for hole aligned with the barrel?
That depends on the size of your powder pan , just start with a very small bit and you can progress to a larger one until you reach your preferred size , i.e. What ever works best for your rifle
Usually no bigger than 1/16th and goe up 1 size to cone the front on the vent hole and inside the vent hole
i have that same gun
Amani Andrus thanks for the support friend , please check out some of my other videos .
Dont even think about it I just spent two long days trying to get the triggers to work, inleted outleted name it i have done it, still aint working, the bolster is easy about hours work, its the triggers that will ruin ya
Try checking the sear arm it mite be to long and touching the in side of stock , if so file off little at a time until everything is working
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did u have to do a lot of inletting work to the stock for the flintlock to seat in the stock.
+Darius White very little
+S.O.S Tackman thanks to u I just converted my cap lock into a flintlock .I used the same method u use . I'm ready to lay down the law on same Carolina whitetail lol .
+Darius White GOOD HUNTING FRIEND
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Joshboy Future Thanks Friend, for the thumbs up
nice vid but I couldn't do it
I think you can just buy touch hole liners , instead of making them yourself.
Yes touch hole liners BUT NOT a plug to replace the bolster
I did it in reverse , I took out the screw in touch hole liner and replaced it with a nipple , drum .
+weitzfc1 so you turned a flintlock into a caplock?
a t/c hawken. then I killed a deer with it.
+weitzfc1 well that's what they are for
Good work on a conversion! You did well and saved yourself quite a bit of money versus buying a flintlock. If I may add one piece of unsolicited advice - PLEASE don't ever put your face in front of a barrel. Blowing down the barrel is something created by Hollywood. Historically it wasn't something muzzleloader shooters would do. For one - it isn't uncommon to have unburned powder mixed up in the barrel fouling. Blowing fresh air heats embers, and if some ignitable powder is blown loose, you would have an unpleasant experience. Also, blowing back down the barrel can push ash and fouling into your vent hole, causing the next shot to misfire. I'm glad to see someone with an interest in the old flintlocks. I predict they are here to stay, and that whole percussion thing is a passing fad that wont catch on :)
Yes you are probably right, although it has never happened in my lifetime dose not mean it couldn't happen to someone somewhere.
I saw the same thing and actually thought the same thing. 9:35 in the video...Why do that?
The EDGE Church Sorry you feel that way, but if that is all you got out of this video, you missed the point friend.
Oh no,. It's a great video and I learned a lot about converting a cap to a flintlock. Just concerned for safety. Thanks!
The EDGE Church ok no prob