More newbie questions

[mancill]

OK guys remember that I know next to nothing about muzzle loading. Can some one walk me through the shot process from before I enter the woods to cleaning at the end of the day. Just basics.
Thanks

 

[necchi]

I'm sure many will add to this topic but here's a handbook by Thompson center that covers much of the basic steps and safety protocol http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/Shooting_TC_Guns.pdf

 

[mancill]

Thanks that is a good start.

 

[hanshi]

Thanks that is a good start.

Yes it is. And you have the entire forum when you have specific questions or want to narrow down a particular activity.

 

[bpd303]

Have you decided on a rifle? A lot of information will be for a specific style & caliber.

 

[mancill]

Not yet. As it turns out my wife's uncle has two stored in his closet. When I get back to Texas this week I am going over to put some rounds through them. Trying to get some info because I am not sure he knows what he is doing.

 

[Rick Son]

HE?? does the whole world live in Texas!

Rant over :surrender: :blah:

 

[mancill]

God's country!!

 

[Zonie]

Of course our Forum has more information than anyone will ever use in it so just reading thru the posts will provide a wealth of knowledge.

The Search engine is a bit fussy and won't accept words less than three letters long so if your search question has words like that, put the phrase in quotes.

If you have a used book store around, check it out.

There have been a lot of books published that deal with shooting black powder.
Even old books are still good reading because traditional muzzleloading hasn't change for over 200 years.

Something like "Shooters Bible "BLACK POWDER GUIDE" is still a good reference and if you happen to find a copy of Lymans "BLACK POWDER HANDBOOK & LOADING MANUAL", you've struck a gold mine of information.

Welcome to the Forum.

 

[Alden]

NRA Basic book series -- find a class with a Certified Instructor nearby.

 

[Lonegun1894]

What part of Texas are you heading to? I'm in Waco if that's close enough to be of use.

 

[mancill]

I live east of lufkin.

 

[Mickc01]

Welcome to our hobby/sport! .... Mick :hatsoff:

 

[William O.]

I live east of lufkin.

Darn near Louisiana if you're East of Lufkin!

Welcome from South-Texas.

 

[mancill]

Yep only 20 minutes down 103 to Toledo bend.

 

[Melnic]

I'm sure many will add to this topic but here's a handbook by Thompson center that covers much of the basic steps and safety protocol http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/Shooting_TC_Guns.pdf[/quote]

Is there a list of other pdfs or reference materials hosted here on this forum?

 

[Zonie]

Under Member Resources in the Main Index of our forum you will find a lot of information.

Follow this link:
http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showforum.php?fid/94/