I want to try a Flintlock .50 cal, but don't want to lose my shirt buying if i end up not liking the style. Used models seem to fetch as much as new ones, cept custom made ones. Looking to make tree stand shots mostly in the woods

Best bang for the buck is a Lyman GPR

Problem is once you get hooked on flinters there is no going back. Both the Lyman and T/Cs are excellent choices but don't overlook CVA.

For Hunting from Treestands, you may want to look at the Lyman Deerstalker!

Good point Ed. I forgot about that one. A nice short flintlock. That's the same one I told my cousin to buy several years ago.

Well i got a NIB Traditions Woodsman Hawken. Has the 1-48 twist

Its a RH model n i am L handed it will work fine. I got pan primer, touch hole liners n flints. I could not locate 4 fg pringing powder. So my 3 fg Goex will have to work

Don't bother trying to get 4F. 3F works just fine and simplifies things a bit.

Thanks for the info, 1st time Flintlock owner n user

I,d give smoke pole hall a holler.That rifle would be a great way to try out our sport.