hey do what i did....i bought my flintlock so i can hunt the late season and i use it in every season i can use it in....i love it when i show up at some game lands and the rifle hunters just look at me like i was crazy....then there looks change as i'm carrying out my deer and they are not at the end of the day....last year i was the only one to get a deer in n.y. on opening day with my flinter and it was raining to boot.................bob