Black Powder Hunting Help!!!!!

underdog · Post by **underdog** » Mon Dec 20, 2004 6:42 pm

Completely off Crossbow Hunting Topic does anyone know a book or a internet site to go to to learn the art of blackpowder.I purchased a gun today along with powder cubes and bullets and primers and cleaning kit, other than that i am lost in what to do.. I am not sure about how to properly load it and how you know when to stop seating the bullet.I do not know if i am missing some essential tools. Can anybody Help!!!
Thanks
George

chris4570 · Post by **chris4570** » Mon Dec 20, 2004 6:47 pm

I've got one written by Sam Fadela, I think it is called The Black Powder Handbook. It has everything one needs to know to get started. I got the book thinking I would get into blackpowder but got an Excalibur first.

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Mon Dec 20, 2004 7:33 pm

As chris4570 suggests, the book by Sam Fadala "The Complete Black Powder Handbook" would be an excellent starting point. Just go to Amazon.com and do a search for the author or title to find it. I have a copy, and it has some good information. It would be hard to get enough information online, as a picture is worth a thousand words in many cases

But be certain you understand the basics before trying a muzzleloader! They are simple, fun, and easy to use, but a mistake such as not seating the bullet against the powder can be very hazardous!!!!!
I've been shooting blackpowder since the early 1970's, but wouldn't begin to try to explain it online. As I said it's simple, fun, and easy...... BUT a mistake can be hazardous!!!!!!!!! Don't let the possibility of an accident scare you off, but know the basics BEFORE you try to load and fire a muzzleloader!!!!!!!

Hoss · Post by **Hoss** » Mon Dec 20, 2004 7:50 pm

WABIS right its fun and exciting.....Its all in what your use to--get familiar with your gear 1st and youll be fine--take alll safety percautions and be careful underdog! talk to your local sports shop they can give you some advice....any question is a good one...no such thing as a stupid questions when it comes to something lethal...

underdog · Post by **underdog** » Mon Dec 20, 2004 9:33 pm

Thanks
Iwill get a book, there is a chapters in kw close to where i live.
thanks
George

bigmac · Post by **bigmac** » Tue Dec 21, 2004 10:16 am

Here is a good forum to get more information. Thye have a traditional and inline forum for black powder. I have found it very helpful.

www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpnuke/index.php

Mac

oneshot 1 · Post by **oneshot 1** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 12:32 am

underdog here you go

http://www.cva.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi

http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/ubbth ... s.php?Cat=

oneshot 1

Woodsman · Post by **Woodsman** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 7:23 am

I have Sam's book too. It'll cover everything you ever wanted to know and more. What kind of muzzleloader did you buy?

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