Some muzzleloaders come with a video which explains the rifle to you. Others just supply a manual. I suggest reading the manual until you are fully aware of its contents. I just got my new Knight Disc .50 caliber today and it came with a video that explains how to load, clean, shoot, etc.

I am sure there must be videos for sale out there. The best thing is if you can get to a range where there are other muzzleloaders you can ask them questions. Otherwise you can ask away here and get some good information.

If yougive us a caliber, make, model and options of your rifle we might be able to help you with a lot of the information you're looking for.

Here is a list of some of the things you might find that you need. I am sure it is not complete but might get you started...


Black powder rifle supplies

DECIDE ON THE KIND OF POWDER[/b]


Pyrodex
Triple Se7en
Goex
Black Mag3
American Pioneer Powder
- loose or pellet[/ul]


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TOOLS NEEDED[/b]
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See through powder measure
Cleaning jag
Cleaning mop
Patch worm
Bore brush
Short starter
Capper/de-capper
Loading jag for the projectile
Nipple pick
Breech plug removal tool – socket set with long extensions works also[/ul]


CLEANING SUPPLIES[/b]

Isopropyl alcohol 91%
Car windshield washer fluid
Bore butter or lube for conical bullets
Gun Oil – Birchwood Casey Sheath, REM OIL, Breakfree CLP
Q-tip safety swabs
Cleaning Patches
Bore Solvents[/ul]

Birchwood Casey Bore Scrubber
Butch’s Bore Shine
M.A.P. – Murphy’s oil soap, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide[/ol]

PROJECTILES[/b]
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Sabots for the caliber of rifle
Bullets to match sabots according to the diameter of the bullet
Conicals
Roundball and patch
Breech plug grease – CVA Slick Breech Plug and Nipple Grease[/ul]