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Should I choose a flintlock or a percussion rifle?

Choose flintlock if drawn to the 17th and 18th century, the Revolutionary War era and the colonial American longrifle, or a very rewarding shooting experience. Choose percussion if drawn to the Hawken plains rifle tradition, better reliability in damp weather, or an easier system for beginners.

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