ORIGINAL: RobertSubnet

HUH???!!! Is that a bad digestive reaction to Cherios?

Nutzy:
Flintlocks are a lot of fun, it is the only type of muzz I shoot. But as was mentioned above, there is a learning curve. If you can find someone to show you how to use them, especially flint maintenance (known as "knapping"), you will have a much easier time.

Some other things: unlike other muzzleloaders, flintlocks only shoot real black powder, so make sure you have a source for it. If you cannot get it locally, you may need to order it. I and others here have ordered from Powder, inc and have had good luck with them:

http://http://www.powderinc.com/

You will need 2 different powder granulations: 4F in the pan and 2 or 3F down the pipe. DO NOT use 4F as your main propellant. The finer grain 4F powder builds up pressure much faster than the coarser 2/3F and is not safe to use as a propellant.

A 1lb can of 4F will last a LONG time

You will need to practice quite a lot to build up your accuracy and confidence, but that is the fun part. Expect a lot of stares and questions at the range.

Hope this was of some help.
~Robert