headed to the range on the morrow with my new flinter. a used, but spic and span gpr .50. being completely new to blackpowder and having only fired one twice before, what are your suggestions/advice. i've gathered what i believe to the the requisite items, mainly...pillow ticking patches, hand cast balls, 4f, 3f, and 2f goex, powder horn, adjustable measure, ans priming flask, a range rod, patchworm, ball puller, spare flints, etc.
my plan is to start at about 45 grains and head up to about 90. i'll be using spit as lube but have a tin of totw mink oil that i may try as well. i've read that it should be primed with about 1/3 to 2/3 of the pan.
any dos, don'ts, safety reminders are greatly appreciated.
cheers
my plan is to start at about 45 grains and head up to about 90. i'll be using spit as lube but have a tin of totw mink oil that i may try as well. i've read that it should be primed with about 1/3 to 2/3 of the pan.
any dos, don'ts, safety reminders are greatly appreciated.
cheers