Just bought my first flintlock and I am running into a problem getting it sighted in. I am hoping that I could get some advice or answers from you guys. This is my set-up: Lyman Deerstalker 50 cal, 70 grains Goex 2F in the barrel, 4f Goex in the pan, .490 hornaday round ball, .20 thickness lubed patch. After adjusting the flint because of the pan not firing, every shot went off perfect. After every shot I would run one wet patch and one dry patch down the barrel. First 2 shots were 8 inches high, 4 inches right at 50 yards. Adjusted the rear sight for the next few shots and eventually ran out of room to move the rear sight down. At this point I am still 3 to 6 inches high at 50 yards. What are my options now? Am I forced to shoot a heavier bullet or ball, use less powder, or is there something I can do to my gun to help the problem? Any advice would be appreciated. Also I am adding a photo of my patches that I shot. Can anyone tell if they look ok or if they show anything I should know? On the picture showing the rear sight, I cannot move it down anymore even though it shows I have 1/8th inch more room. The screw that tightens down the sight is at the very back of the sight and has no more room. Also, I talked to the gentleman at dixons and he told me that he could put a higher front sight on the gun but never heard of this problem with the deerstalkers. He told me to rest the gun at the end of the muzzle when shooting. I did this and it did bring the shots down a little bit. Since I am new to flintlocks could it just be me? Thanks guys!
25 yard target 4 shot group
50 yard target 4 shot group
Patches
Rear Sight
25 yard target 4 shot group

50 yard target 4 shot group

Patches

Rear Sight
