chicken27
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SMOKEPOLE
I got one quick question can i change the sight on my hawkens flintlock to a fiber optic?I saw 16 slick heads again tonight but it was right at dark and i refuse to shoot one with the rifle.I don't think i could see my sight when there coming through it just got iron sights on it.
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World Famous
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RE: SMOKEPOLE
2009/12/07 18:31:08
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All I use is a flintlock and the Traditions comes with a fiber optic sight. That is one of the few changes from the inital old time requirements. They work great as long as there is even a little lite.
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chicken27
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RE: SMOKEPOLE
2009/12/07 21:02:42
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I got a thompson center hawkens.I just had my kids paint the front bead still tough to see.I used white what is the best color to paint your front bead?She just change the color to hot pink.I can see it but not sure about low light conditions.I also don't wear glasses or contacts just tough to see that iron sight.
post edited by chicken27 - 2009/12/07 21:30:52
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World Famous
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RE: SMOKEPOLE
2009/12/07 21:57:00
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The traditions has red front site ahd two green dots for the back site. This seems to work good even for my old eyes.
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RE: SMOKEPOLE
2009/12/09 08:03:10
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I have a Thompson Renagade 54 cal,it had the old blade type sight,I switched the first year they said you could use fiber optic's and put a William on it,boy what a differents,I kill a deer just about every year now,front red ,back two green,line them up, bang,dead deer. I love them.
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RE: SMOKEPOLE
2009/12/09 10:12:09
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IDK about you sights, but if you don't think it is sporty enough to shoot a doe with a rifle, maybe try a head shot or something.
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RE: SMOKEPOLE
2009/12/09 10:15:19
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I thought this was going to be the thread where the Chartist comes out of the closet...
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chicken27
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RE: SMOKEPOLE
2009/12/09 10:57:02
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I shot many doe in the head with a rifle that's where i shoot them if i decide to take one with the rifle.I went last night with the smokepole could of shot at a half rack but i don't think he was legal plus i don't have a buck killed a 14 inch 7 point the first day.I saw 3 doe at 5:15 at 70 or 80 yards just a little to dark to take the shot.
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chicken27
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RE: SMOKEPOLE
2009/12/12 20:23:53
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I went to fire the smokeploe off tonight it took 3 times before it went off.I think i need a new flint not sure what to get this is only my 2nd year of smokepole.I still have the factory one in it from when i bought the gun.I have a tc hawkens.I need to know what size and what brand to use.
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RE: SMOKEPOLE
2009/12/13 07:54:21
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Did you loosen the screw and try to adjust the flint. No offense, but it might be that simple.
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RE: SMOKEPOLE
2009/12/13 08:15:24
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Yeah i did that.I messed with it last night for a little while about 6 out of 10 times it got good spark.
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RE: SMOKEPOLE
2009/12/13 12:04:36
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Keep your frizzen clean and oil free,I clean mine with alchol,if the flint has a big chip out of it turn it around,or better get a new one.
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RE: SMOKEPOLE
2009/12/13 12:41:37
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For me the english flints worked a lot better. Also, I took my gun to a gunsmith to make little adjustments and I have yet to have a misfire and it goes off like a centerfire.
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RE: SMOKEPOLE
2009/12/14 19:33:14
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I would have to agree with World Famous the english flints have always worked well for me.
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RE: SMOKEPOLE
2009/12/15 14:02:34
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i always use germen flints but never heard ne thing bad bout english flints either. i also change mine or flip it every time i clean the gun. and always got a few extra in my pouch. Had a miss fire on a pretty big buck one year under 10yds away. the gun almost got thrown at him. so since then every time i clean the gun its changed. and b4 you load the gun test the flint out a few times.
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RE: SMOKEPOLE
2009/12/15 21:03:41
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ORIGINAL: tippecanoe
IDK about you sights, but if you don't think it is sporty enough to shoot a doe with a rifle, maybe try a head shot or something. Â
Wow, I hope your joking.... Miss a head shot by 2" and now you have a jawless deer running around until it starves. Thats not much of an accomplishment in my book. If your into to skill shooting, go to the range.
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RE: SMOKEPOLE
2009/12/16 01:26:26
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i'm 90% sure you can put fiberoptic sites on the hawkins... i'm almost positive that my dad did
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RE: SMOKEPOLE
2009/12/16 05:25:50
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I agree with Esox on that part. Seen this happen too many times. Sickening to my stomache.
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RE: SMOKEPOLE
2009/12/16 20:31:12
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Chicken, try a white agate flint, they seem to hold up longer and deliver a more consistent spark. Also make sure your frison ( spelling ) doesnt have oil on it. I had similar problems and ended up having to purchase a new frison. Also, I like orange on my front site
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RE: SMOKEPOLE
2009/12/16 21:47:45
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ya my buddies dad tried the "jaw shot" but luckly he somehow managed to track it down and kill it...it was a ridiculous story but im glad they got it..
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