Lock choice for flint build

[Fredredcj]

I have been gathering parts for a new flinter. A while back I asked for opinions on calibers and received plenty of good input. I decided on  a 40 cal x 3\4 x 42 which I will shorten to about 38.  I ordered my barrel and they set me a 32 x 3\4. Oh well, maybe l'm building a 32 now. At any rate it is going to be a small southern style. Does anyone have any input they care to share about my lock choice? I have been wanting to use a chambers deluxe siler but can't find anyone with them in stock.  I wonder if there is any noticeable advantage over the regular chambers siler or if I should use a Durs egg by L&R. With the 3\4 octagon I also wonder if I should use a smaller lock. In the end I'm hoping to end up with a small, light weight walking rifle. Guess the hardest part will be teaching it to walk. 

[old salt]

I can't help you with the lock. I do have request, when you do teach it to walk, I would like to send a couple down to you so you can teach them. 

[Hawken50]

I can't help you with the lock. I do have request, when you do teach it to walk, I would like to send a couple down to you so you can teach them. 

[Fredredcj]

I'd be glad to. I doubt I could ever teach them geography so I can't guarantee they would ever make it  home.   

[William]

Map and toddler jokes aside , the L&R is a good quality lock and I've never had a problem with them. The Chambers lock is just a step up from the L&R in the function. I know several folks who will take an L&R apart and polish the internals, take a stone to critical contact points and ensure that the lock functions as smoothly as possible. A Chambers lock already has that done before it leaves the shop. If only L&R has a small lock in the style you want then get it.

[Hanshi]

There is a small Siler on my .36 SMR and it's perfect for a small rifle.  But a Chambers late Ketland fires my .32.  Generally, the prevailing opinion is that an English lock is more appropriate for Southern Appalachian rifles.

[Cranbrook]

I totally agree with Hanshi about the Chambers Late Ketland lock! 

Most southern rifles used English locks and the late Ketland is the fastest, most reliable lock I have ever seen!

[Fredredcj]

Thanks for all of the input. This is a wonderful site with fine people frequently on it. Late last night I ordered a chamber's late ketland. Arranged to send back 32 for 40 I ordered.  About ready to get the chips flying. Hope its not a flop as it will be much more challenging than totw build I did years ago.

[koger]

You cant go wrong with a Siler, I have 2 guns, one small  and one large Siler lock,shot over 10,000 rounds thru each, practice and competition, only had one mainspring break, they promptly replaced it!

[Keb]

Good choice on the late Ketland lock. A word of advise. Be extra careful removing the main spring. Never leave the spring in a spring vice after you've removed it. ALWAYS use a spring vice... ALWAYS. Those locks are right on the edge of main spring failure but that's what makes them so fast. Good lock but Chambers will quit replacing the main spring after the 5th or 6th time :/

They send instructions with each lock. Familiarize yourself with the instructions.

[Fredredcj]

Will do. Thanks Keb