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NOTE: Priming the pan of your flint lock correctly is as important as getting good sparks from your
flint. The two go hand-in-hand with regards to reliable ignition. The following steps should be taken to
ensure reliable ignition.
1. Use your touchhole pick before loading.
Insert the pick into the touch hole and move it in and out to ensure that the full diameter of the touch
hole is clear for the entire length of the ignition channel. You will probably notice after firing your flint
lock, that a crust of powder residue builds up in the ignition channel, partially blocking it. This crust
must be eliminated, and the channel cleared out to the full diameter, before loading the next projec-
tile, in order to get reliable ignition.
2. When pouring your priming powder, start by pouring the black powder (FFFFG granulation) into
the touchhole, then fill the pan approximately one-half full.
By giving the stock a few light “taps” with the heel of your hand, you help settle some of the priming
powder further into the ignition channel. This also helps to improve the reliability of ignition.
Priming Tips for your Fire Storm
™
Flint Lock
PyrodexPyrodex
®®
PelletsPellets
Pyrodex
®
Pellets
Top View Of Fire Storm Breech/Action Area -
Showing a Priming Powder “fuse” going from the pan into the main charge
Start by pouring the
black powder
(FFFFG granulation)
into the touchhole
Fill the pan approximately
one-half full