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Old 07-02-2015, 09:36 AM   #32
malloyd
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Default Re: Wheellocks and Flintlocks

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Originally Posted by Fred Brackin View Post
You've also repeatedly mentioned differences in "training" for lock types and acted as if they were large. I do not believe they were. I'd rate them as less than an 8 hour familiarization. Indeed, I'd rate them at roughly a 5 minute explanation.
Well, probably not 5 minutes, since you are going to want your troops to be able to do the routine cleaning an lubrication, and even if not they'll need to fire it a several times just to get used to things like how stiff the trigger is and where the powder gases come out, which at muzzle loader rates of fire....

Mostly 8 hours is more than enough, but more might actually be justified when upgrading from some really primitive locks. I can use both hands to hold the gun? And I don't *need* to close my eyes when firing to avoid being blinded? It's possible to aim? That's amazing....
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