Hey thanks G2 Shooter. No, I know it probably won't be that much easier. That's why I wanted to go traditional, without going flintlock. I wanted some more challenge to it though I did consider some of the newer, easier to load, shoot, and clean MLs. I hope this will give me a better shot at a few does as well. If I would have had a ML instead of a bow during gun season, I would have had several shots at some nice does (35-50 yard range) that I wouldn't take with my bow. Also, there are some special hunts around that would be cool to participate in.

Hope everyone had a good holiday season!