Which was the best mountain man weapon, the flintlock rifle or the percussion cap?

Both weapons had their problems. Flintlock shooters worried about clogged port holes next to the pan and getting their priming powder wet. If a mountain man lost his flint, he likely found another one or something else that could make sparks. Mountain men who carried percussion caps worried about running out of caps. Without any caps, the shooter was out of business and could lose both “hoss and beaver.” His topknot could also become a trophy in some warrior’s lodge. Marshall Trimble is Ar