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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Brueys" data-source="post: 2845224" data-attributes="member: 40648">Don't forget that there is a major difference between an individual reloading and a platoon of troops reloading .With the troops reloading the object is to unleash a solid volley into the enemy,so reloading is methodical and by the command -until the order to individual fire is given . Decently trained troops can reload & fire about 4-5 times a minute  An individual can reload & fire much faster .I used to competition shoot Brown Bess replicas(smoothbore  flintlock musket)and could get off 7-8 shots a minute. also a point to remember is that if you are shooting at short distances you do not need to use the ramrod or wadding .This will play havoc with accuracy ,but at short range .....And if you want to get into minute details where the powder came from and where the flints were made can be a big difference . In the Napoleonic era the british powder was well known for being better than any other major countries and would significantly decrease the chance of a misfire or hangfire. Hope I didn't bore too many people ,</blockquote>