Well it you are really new to all of this I would suggest a traditional rifle with a #11 ignition. Unless of course you really want to try and learn the flintlock. Also decide on the kind of hunting you want to do with the rifle. It will help determine what kind of projectile you want to shoot, and even what caliber.

When someone asks me to suggest a good traditional rifle they can target shoot and hunt with, I normally suggesta T/C Hawkins of Renegade in .54 caliber if you can find it, or .50 if you can not. They can shoot roundball and conical bullets and are a lot of fun to shoot and beautiful to own.