Thought I would give black powder a try as it has always intrigued me. Was patient and was able to snag a Traditions Crockett Pistol in .32 caliber.

I have the Lyman second eddition black powder handbook and have been reading allot online.

For all you seasoned shooters, can you offer and tips or advice?

Also, I am putting together a list of items to pick up. I have on my list:

Ball starter
.310 balls (traditions recommended)
.010 patches (traditions recomends .012 but I can only find .010 and .015)
Powder horn / flask
Powder measure
.32 caliber jag
#11 caps
FFFg powder (traditions recommended)

If anybody can point me to a good place to buy stuff, it would be much appreciated.  The local Cabela's has a decent selection, but not much for smaller caliber stuff. Was checking out Dixie Gun Works for the stuff Cabela's doesn't have.

Not sure if it matters, but I'm familiar with semi auto pistols and revolvers, so I'm not new to shooting in general, just new to Black Powder.

Thanks!

http://www.buffaloarms.com/

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_16/400705_Traditional_muzzleloading_tips_for_beginners.html

I make my own .310 round balls.  I've got a shit load, more than i'll ever shoot. If you want to pay postage, PM me and I'll send some to you.

ETA: i use FFF Goex.  pretty snappy!

Thanks! One of the things I was going to ask as well was if any powder was better than others, or if I should look for real black powder over a substitute.

I will probably start at about 10 grains of powder as Traditions recomends between 10 and 12 for the most accurate load.

I doubt I will load it up to the max load of 20 grains.

Edit: Upon further reading, I see Traditions only recomends using black powder or Pyrodex powder. No triple seven or Goex.

Goex is black powder.

OK, balls are there.  
Now I want to see some pix/videos.

Just google "balls and lube", should see all you want

OK, BRB.

Another black powder newbie here. Recently came into an Armi Sport repro Enfield that's about 20 years old and only fired at reenactments.

I am interested in getting it running, but I'm a center & rimfire guy and I'm confused where to even begin. Any advice on sites or books to get me started?

too funny

he must have found something good, never came back........

I'm right here.  I just couldn't think of anything really good to post after that .
I was considering,  "OWWW, MY EYES!!!!!!!!!!"  But couldn't decide.

Two holes high and low    I have a 32 rifle and shoot maxi's..... I love true Black powder, the smell and smoke takes you to a greater understanding of firearms.