Inline Sidelock, or Flintlock

[220combat]

What style do you prefer?  I use an inline when hunting, and I enjoy a sidelock for the nostalgia, and I have not shot a flintlock. 

[Reloading]

would a sidelock be more reliable than a flintlock?

I am a black powder noob   I have shot them before , but know very little.

[220combat]

A sidelock is more reliable.  The flintlock requires that you have the flint positioned just right to get a spark into the flash pan, to ignite the priming powder.  The sidelock only has to slam down onto the precussion cap.  But, there are many people out there that like the traditional firearms.  Me, I never had any interrest in a flintlock, or matchlock.

[daboone]

There is nothing to compare with a flintlock. It's history, the ritual, and traditions make it a joy to own, maintain, shoot, load, clean and yes flint knapping.

The reality is other BP muzzle loaders a easier to operate and shoot. Somehow it's not the same. A well made flintlock is just as accurate and reliable as other muzzle loaders. They just take more time to learn how to make it happen.

It should be mentioned that for the new FL shooter the first time ya fire it will be the last time for the next 50 to 100 that you won't flinch. It is difficult to over come the flash-in-the-pan flinch. So remember you'll be calling it a flinch-lock till you get the hang of it.

When you're out with friends just know they are REALLY going to want to give it a try.... and that cuts down on the time you get to play! It's so worth it

[Boss Hogg]

Inlines are for the clueless

cap guns are for the newbees

Flinters are the real deal.

When you can master a flintlock, you can master anything.

The cool part is, they are really simple, just forget everything you know about firearms, and think like its 1777

Thank you for the chance to voice my opinion

[DKA]

I only hunt with mine, both inline.

[Halwg]

I'm still hunting with my T/C New Englander cap lock.  I'm too old to switch to an in-line.

[1357MAG]

I used to hunt with a T/C White Mt. Carbine (sidelock), but a few years ago made the switch to a Black Diamond .50 cal. inline. It is okay, but a chore to clean as I shoot Pyrodex out of it. All other powders do not seem to perform as well.
On the newer spectrum, my friend just bought a T/C Triumph. That thing is so easy to clean due to the easily removable "speed breech plug" which only requires your fingers to remove the breech plug. I will be purchasing one of these when I start working again. I hope my thoughts have helped with your decision.