You're expecting too much DCH, you'll never get 8000 fps out of that flintlock.

I am not sure how altitude effects velocity. Some of the people that hunt the mountains would know about that. But with a rifle like you have, you really do not need to worry too much about that. The little difference altitudeis going to make should not be a life or death thing. Too much is placed on fps of a projectile. Accuracy and hitting the right spot is more important.

Read your instructions close. Goex is hard to find in many places, but keep looking. And I commend you for wanting someone to show you the ropes. The only reason I shoot all year is because of my personal range. And right now I can only shoot at 50 yards. Once the snow melts it will be different.

I am going to have to "borrow" this in July.

I went out today with good intentions of doing my homework..but believe it or not, it was just too darn hot. Even though it was 115 (in the shade) and rising, I did not take into consideration the wind coming off the mountain. It was a strong wind at that, and the temperature wasrising and the wind was getting stronger. The barrel...hell, the stock was too hot to touch. Took a break to scramble an egg on the concrete but then the dog ate it...

Good shooting caygad. It isn't any fun when the winds pick up on a cold day.

I went to a match on time in New York and it was like 19 degree and windy
probably a foot of snow on the ground..We shot anyway..I think there
were maybe 25 or 30 shooters there...Talk about insane...