Originally Posted by
bronko22000
It depends on how far back you want to go as far as being traditional. The flintlock was invented sometime in the 1500s and the percussion cap rifles were introduced around 1805. One other thing to think about is your state's hunting laws. For instance in PA the late muzzleloader season is flintlock only. You can only use your percussion during the early muzzleloader season or during the regular rifle season. Also don't get hung up on getting a .50 cal. A .45 caliber is fine for deer and a bit cheaper to shoot.
Thanks. I actually just received it in the mail. I bit the bullet (pun intended) and decided to try it out. I got the percussion cap and not the flint lock.
In my state, there are muzzleloading regulations. However, this meets them.
I didn’t exactly want to use it for hunting, unless it’s extremely accurate. I mainly got it for recreational and target shooting.
Now, I need to pick up the rest of the stuff to put it together, like the wood stains.