I started out on an inline.

learning curves
how to clean it.
what products to use to clean it
the right bullet/powder/sabot/primer (cap) to use
when and how to swab between shots if needed

sidelocks came another learning curve.

how to get an constant ignition
what patch to use for round ball
relearning how to sight in open sights
what powder to use
what cap to use
if i really do need to swa between shots

now I am on flintlocks
how to get an good an constant ignition
what powder for the priming pan.
what powder for the main charge
what patch that would work


will it never stop