I shoot my revolvers more often in the off season than my Rifles or Musket. Once I get a rifle sighted in, with a chosen load, patch, lube, powder, etc., I might shoot it a few times when season is approaching. Once I'm happy with the accuracy, and it's sighted in, I really don't do much target shooting with any of my rifles. Same with the musket, although right now I need to do some experimenting.
I usually carry a cap-N-ball revolver when hunting now, so I'm always trying different loads in them, and just generally experimenting with them and fine tuning them, making sure they are reliable.
On deer hunting, you guys are right about follow up and quick second shots, but I would suggest having quick reloads if you go bear hunting. When a wounded bear goes into the brush, you
have to go in after it. Otherwise it's a danger to others, and that ain't right.
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