Hello from SE Mass

[Emoto]

Hi folks,

New to the forum. Just got my first black powder gun last night - a Lyman Trader Rifle (percussion .50) and am looking to learn about the safe handling, use, and cleaning of it.

I've owned guns for over 30 years, so basic gun safety is under control, but I need to read up on how to handle, store, and use black powder (and Pyrodex?), and any other relevant things. If anyone can point me to good places to read up on the basics of black powder firearm ownership and use, I would appreciate it.

Thanks!

Bob

 

[davy]

Welcome aboard emoto!

The best method is to try to locate someone who can mentor you in person! However there is a lot to learn here, so dig in and git some! :thumbsup:

Davy

 

[shmrck1]

Emoto,
Welcome to the MLF, great to have you with
the us. I use to direct folks to mags and
publications about B/P and B/P shooting. But as
of now you are at one of the best sites for the
information you seek.....IMO
again welcome and stay active
I am snake-eyes :hatsoff:

 

[Marc Adamchek]

A hearty welcome from the western end of the Bay state! You'll hear this a lot, but ithappens to be true: Stick to this board, read, ask any and every thing you want to or need to, and you'll go right as rain. The wealth of knowledge on this board is staggering, and EVERYBODY loves helping out. Stick around and have fun with the gun!(by the way, that's FIRST gun, because you'll be getting more down the road.......believe me)

 

[Slake]

Welcome Bob, ya come to the right place. Another good place is the NMLRA. It is the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association

 

[hawkchucker]

Welcome from Douglas Ma. Actually the best place to start is with the state. I teach Blackpowder throught the hunters edd program. Well worth the time and it is free.

PM me if ya need any info/