I always teach new shooters to be consistent in loading oressure with the rod, and to be particularly aware if their follow through .
If one is going to hunt with patched round ball, I always recommend a .54 or larger although I started with a .50.
I was never interested in inlines and have neverxshot one , and can count the number of bullet type projectiles I have shot on one hand.
However, I have shot many bears, moose and deer with a .58 round ball in plains style rifles and enjoy them .
I would not recommend a Penn/Kentucky style rifle for a first time hunting rifle either, as their design is hard for many shooters to learn how to shoot .
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Anytime I figure I've got this long range thing figured out, I just strap into the sling and irons and remind myself that I don't! 
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