One of my absolute favorite discussions:

Personally I would use either, whether the scenario be small to large game hunting or a survival situation.

However, whenever I introduce this topic to some gun loving friends of mine, I always get the same debate. IGNITION Noone ever disputes that the functionality and performance of either. However I have noticed there isn't many who straddle the fence, one is either a percussion enthusiast or a flintlock lover.

percussion offers a fast re-prime and minimal smoke to interfere with your shot and on this point alone I often chose percussion when I was a beginning BP hunter. Nowadays that I have built confidence in my shot placement I almost invariably choose a flintlock, 1500 shots from 1lb of fffg is more cost effective than 100 caps @ 4.50 a can. Even on a misty humid fall morning a well maintained flinter can and will function aswelll as a percussion rifle. I have found the lighter (color) the flint the harder the stone and often times I can get as many as 50 fires before replacing the flint. But truth be told it really comes down to which rifle I favor for the task!

Love to hear some of yall's opinion on this topic!

Hi
I will rise to the bait. I have two Flintlock guns. A old CVA pistol and a 10yr old Traditions Hawkens. I also have several percussion rifles. I like both types. The CVA Flint pistol worked surprisingly well right off.As long as I had a sharp flint ,it worked. The same for the Traditions Hawkens. Good fast ignition and is accurate too. I do not get 50 shots out of a flint but 30 is possible ,with keeping the edge sharp. I am currently trying a experiment by greatly reducing the frizzen spring tension in the hopes for longer flint life.
When comparing cost you also must include the flint cost in the total. Not just the powder. Many places sell two flints for over $5 and they aren't the best either. I do use the Fuller flints and they are the best. Ned