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You'll need:Black powder, 2fg granule size to start out with. Some use the finer 3fg. This is where the experimentation comes in with load work up etc.4fg for priming. Some use whatever they've got in their main horns. That works, too. If you use 4fg to prime, you'll need some sort of a dispenser; a small horn, or flask.Flints, get the knapped kind, not the cut agate. They come in different sizes. Be sure to get the size that fits your lock. Track of the Wolf can help there.a screw driver fitted to the cock jaw screw for adjusting & installing flintsPatching These can be found already cut, or in long strips. Get a couple of thicknesses, .010" & .015"a sharp fixed or folding blade knife, if you decide to cut the patches on the muzzle of your rifle is necessary. A pocket knife works fine as long as it is good & sharp.Lube: You'll need to lubricate the patch before you load your round. Spit works well. And it's free.Balls: .530" or possibly .535" Try both sizesa short starter. Some people like these, others don't. Your choice. This is a little device that has a ball with two limbs; the short nub is to seat the ball even with the muzzle. The long limb, with a sharp smack on the ball pushes the ball about 6" farther down bore. They do make starting the ball a little easier.A powder measure is a must Never pour powder directly into the bore of your rifle from a horn or flask.A range/loading/cleaning rod & attachments such as theseloading/cleaning jaga ball screw (you'll thank me for this suggestion the first time you load a ball & forget to pour the powder charge first!)a breech plug scraperCleaning patches: a lot of 'em. Black powder is nasty, dirty stuff. And you'll need to wipe the bore of your rifle periodically.Solvent: Water is sufficient, & it's free. There are many solvents on the market, as well as many home brew recipes. Personal preference rules here.A vent pick: just use a straightened paper clip. From time to time, the vent on a flintlock rifle may become clogged with fouling. This is where a vent pick comes in handy.A box to keep all this stuff in. A fishing tackle box is perfect.Ear & Eye protection is strongly recommended.A word about starter kits:I don't know....some of the stuff included in these kits may not be necessary. Other little items can be found around the home, or workshop bench, like paper clips for vent picks, for example. I haven't really looked at starter kits thoroughly. If the items I listed above are all included in a starter kit, then get one of those. Otherwise you can get all of the above at Track of the Wolf, Log Cabin Shop, or Dixie Gun Works.Well...I think that's about it. Keep us posted as to how you're doing.
You'll need:
A word about starter kits:
I don't know....some of the stuff included in these kits may not be necessary. Other little items can be found around the home, or workshop bench, like paper clips for vent picks, for example. I haven't really looked at starter kits thoroughly.
If the items I listed above are all included in a starter kit, then get one of those. Otherwise you can get all of the above at Track of the Wolf, Log Cabin Shop, or Dixie Gun Works.
Well...I think that's about it. Keep us posted as to how you're doing.
