You’re on to most of it. DON’T use synthetic flints. Small piece of leather will help keep them secure. I got a .45. Balls are .440, patches .010”. Shoots 5 in about 2” at 50 yds....offhand.

You got some learning ahead. Lock time on flint guns is slow...stay on target, follow through.

I am..........disturbed.

Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain