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I have never concerned myself with ballistics, nor with experiments in bullets, patches, powder or lubes. I just load 'em as manufacturers recommend and shoot paper, tin cans or game. I have a lovely Lancaster style, custom built flintlock, only one. I love their looks and history, have read a lot about them and watched others fire them. But ... I am a dedicated percussion guy and have a bunch. My reasoning? I am old enough to have had friends and tutors who grew up with plains rifles. I also grew up in the plains/ mountains of the west. The era of mountain men and western explorers is my fascination. I love all muzzle loaders but use percussion. They work just fine. Polecat