Welcome to the Forum, Russ. :hatsoff:
You are in the right place to learn. Click on the percussion forum, and go over the back threads for ones that interest you. Go to the bottom left column and you can change the default setting so you can see all the old posts.
WARNING: You will be exposed to many different aspects of muzzleloading and associated areas of interest on this site.
Don't be surprised if you find yourself learning all about flintlocks, powder horns, smoothbores, pistols, period clothing...you'll love every bit of it.
Glad to have you here, and feel free to join right in.
Richard/Grumpa