GBullet said:
The thought and preparation that goes into each BP shot fired teaches the shooter in the same way that reloading does. The longer lock times of BP guns also teaches you good shooting stances and habits.
Oh yeah with those long lock times, if you have a flinch (like someone here does), you won't be able to hit a lake standing on the bottom.
You make a good point, with all the prep time it takes per shot, BP shooters tend to make every shot count. Hunting with one is an experience, you'd better make the shot count, because unless you carry two loaded rifles, at the post you'll have a BP pistol as a follow up to your one shot.
I've notice most BP afficianatos (sp?) tend to make a good hit with the first shot, whether shooting a repeater or their BP frontstuffer. Just a habit you get into when you've only got one shot.
Kind of like the old school way of teaching children to hunt. Give them one .22 shell (later one shotshell) and they have to:
1.) make that shot count
2.) control themselves, as they have to walk all the way back to dad to get another round.