What were some of the disadvantages of musket as a military weopen?

Muskets had several disadvantages as military weapons, primarily their slow rate of fire due to lengthy loading times and the complexity of the process, which could take up to 20 seconds. Their accuracy was limited, especially at longer ranges, as smoothbore barrels caused bullets to tumble in flight. Additionally, muskets were often affected by weather conditions, as rain could dampen gunpowder, rendering them ineffective. Lastly, they had a short effective range compared to more advanced firearms that emerged later, such as rifles.