Looking to get started!

[rabidhamster]

Hi, I'm a complete noob both on the forum and to the world of black powder shooting. Been a long time shooter, but I recently got a bee in my bonnet to dive into muzzle loaders! I figured y'all would be a great source to learn from as I build up my collection and skill.

 

[nit wit]

Welcome from Maine
Nit Wit

 

[Jasonb1911]

Welcome from North Carolina

 

[VA Hawken]

Welcome from Winchester, VA!

 

[Black_Feather]

Welcome

 

[Johnny Tremain]

Dive very slowly.
If your going rifle, get a flintlock. Your first rifle might not be one, but your last one will be.
If you go cap guns, be prepared to make your on caps.

The most important lesson is HAVE FUN

 

[Ponderosaman]

Welcome from AZ.

 

[kelljp]

Welcome from East TN

 

[user 31232]

Welcome from southern Indiana!

 

[rabidhamster]

Thanks all for the warm welcome! And thanks, JT for the advice! I definitely would love a flintlock, and would be getting one regardless. For the caps, I notice that some online retailers seem to have them in stock for about 10 cents/cap. Is it more an issue of the supply being unreliable? I have to admit, I also have a hankering for a classic-style peppergun. I'm a sucker for weird arms. Might have to write up a "wanted" post in the trade forum, since they seem a little hard to find online.

 

[Stumpkiller]

Welcome from Upstate NY.

 

[Eutycus]

Howdy and Welcome from Texas!

 

[UndeadPoet]

Welcome, noob! We were all you, at one time.

 

[TDM]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Dobegrant]

Welcome from Arizona

 

[toot]

Welcome.

 

[GregK]

Welcome from the Catskills. I've been shooting BP for over 20yrs and have never even fired a flinchlock. I stocked up on caps so I'm good to go.

 

[x_count]

Welcome from the coast of North Carolina!

 

[BackDraft]

Welcome from South-Central Indiana