[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

I haven’t shot muzzle loading revolvers for forty years! Same reason. I do shoot muzzle loading and cartridge rifles with black powder. Much easier to clean.

I still have a Thompson Center flintlock rifle I bought in 1973. Never fired it as a flintlock is a booger to clean.
On the other hand, my Lyman Great Plains rifle gets shot ever so often. I rigged up a simple holder to both shoot and clean it quickly.

[Elderberry]

You should shoot the flintlock.

If you can shoot a flintlock accurately, you can shoot anything.

The firing lag time is hard to get used to.

The pan whoosh!

Then the bang!

[Comment Not Approved]

I’ve had the Great Plains rifle, 54 caliber, for 25 years. I call her “Ole Betsy”. Love it! Taking it elk hunting this year so when I jump them in their beds I can get a shot. Follow up shots with a S&W 629, in 44 mag ... Ole Betsy takes a while to reload.

[Big Red Badger]

My Grandsons’ First experience with a rifle ,,,

Hawkins. .32 caliber cap and ball.

I’ll never forget It !