I have several shotguns breach load rifles but my friend got me looking into muzzle loaders so need some tips to start ie gun powder
If you go to cabelas or bass pro shops, you can buy modern smokeless powder that's better than real blackpowder. They also have a selection of guns and equipment.
As with any new activity, do some research first. There are many good 'starter' manuals books which deal with all facets of muzzle-loading. One of the best is Lyman's BP manual. My own 30+ year old copy is literally falling apart, and I still use it on a regular basis for loads and any other information. Another GREAT source is Dixie Gun Works catalog, which is worth FAR more than their asking price. Just don't plan on doing ANYTHING else the first weekend after Dixie's book arrives! Theirs is one of the hardest books I have ever had to put down once I opened it!
This has no longer something to do with the place you reside. interior the rustic, a felon might certainly no longer posses, or additionally be close to, an honestly firearm. A muzlle loading rifle isn't seen a firearm. in spite of the shown fact that, a muzzle loading pistol, however no longer seen a firearm, the two, isn't felony for a felon to own. Crossbows are felony for felons, as are conventional bows. in spite of the shown fact that, in maximum states, searching deer with a crossbow is barely felony while you're disabled. In some state, however, it is felony for in a position-bodied hunters to apply a crossbow.
There are modern Black Powder equivalents for muzzle loaders. Pyrodex is just one brand and I think another is Triple Seven. The advantage to these powders is they are easier to clean, safer to use and store and actually give better velocity for the amount of powder used. You generally have to use a smaller amount of Pyrodex compared to black powder. I guess I am old fashioned but I like to use real black powder. All in all, one of the best places to get this shipped to you is Powder, Inc. They are on-line and you have to follow the directions. The powder will cost you about 19 bucks a pound delivered, and you have to order in lots of 5 pounds. However, you can mix and match the granulations of the powder in case you need some for a pistol ( 3F) or rifle ( 2F or even 1F). Someone will have to be available to sign for the shipment. Five pounds will last a long time if you are just hunting. If you like to shoot, typically one pound of 2 F powder will give you about 100 shots for a 54 caliber rifle. If you're curious, a pound of powder has 7,000 grains in it and stout hunting loads will be about 100 grains.(70 shot per pound) I wish you luck and it is a lot of fun ( but dirty cleaning)
