I have been away from shooting muzzleloading rifles since 1994, and am just returning to the sport.
I learned something new today which was that Goex marketed a black powder substitute name Pinnacle. I have been lurking at, or been a member of, muzzleloading forums since 2004, and this is the first time I can recall Goex Pinnacle being mentioned.
Thanks for the heads up warning.
As much as I am tempted to purchase a less expensive flintlock rifle, such as a Pedersoli, I do believe that I will wait until I can afford a used custom rifle with a Siler flintlock on it. All three of my previous rifles had RH Siler locks on them that were assembled by the builders of the longrifles.
In a conversation with Brad Emig, about 4 months ago, concerning his possibly tuning a lock for me, I found it interesting that he considers the standard Siler flintlock, after he is finished working his magic upon the lock, to be as fast & reliable as any other flintlock currently available for purchase. To include all three of the CNC machined locks now on the market. Chris Laubach's 1740's German flintlock from Firelocks, LLC; as well as the late Ketland & round-faced English flintlocks from Jim Kibler's, Kibler's Longrifles. And, in addition to all of Jim Chambers's other flintlock offerings.
That's high praise for what many people now consider a not very desirable lock to use for a custom build.