Longtime lurker, old retired engineer, decided to register. Getting back into muzzleloaders (well, I never really left). Currently have a TC Firestorm flintlock and a TC Encore 209X50. I've been called heretical; I admire the FORM of the old heritage sidelocks, but I don't worship at the altar of absolute historical minute-detail authenticity LOL. For example I'm planning a Hawken with parkerized barrel and fittings, a stainless lock, in a carbon fiber stock! Looking forward to talking with the experts in the forum