thanx kevin.....it is a 1:48 twist...i heard they will shoot either PB or conicals and sabots with pretty good accuracy...my friend has one and really likes it and he shoots powerbelts...i guess i will go with the deerhunter kit...he said he got his for 180 or so..powder and bullets and im good to go.....thanx alot.....ill have to get down the gun shop one day very soon....heck....if the weathers good i may have my flintlock in my hands on opening day of rifle season! i know i will have it with me on my hunting trip...that is if i feel confident with it.....thanx alot...i cant wait......this should be fun!