Thank you all for the advice so far, it is a lot to think about already. As to the question of a scope, I do not think I will be using a scope for several reasons. Mostly because I can aquire a target a lot quicker with open sights than a scope and also I would not feel comfortable using a scope on a black powder rifle, it may sound stupid using an advanced inline ML, but a scope would just feel too high tech.
A couple more questions:
Is there any difference in between shot cleanings using powder instead of pellets? I saw the note about cleaning with 50% alcohol/ 50% windex when using 777 powder, but what about pellets? I am currently cleaning with one patch of T/C no 13 bore cleaner and 2 dry patches between shots, is this too much?