RE: How hard is it to learn?
I learned everything I know to date from this site and the helpful guys here. I did alot of reading and asking questions here and then bought a rifle and went to it. Not hard at all. I have had no real problems to date, but an incredible amount of fun. Ask away!
Decide what rifle is best for you and then ask about loading, cleaning, powders, projectiles, shooting tips etc.
Once you fire that first load, you will be elated and hooked for life.
There is no question you could ask that would not get a very precise answer from one of our resident experts here.
There are a few rules for safe shooting but no reason to fear any of it.
If you are referring to the thought of igniting the chargefrom the force ofmerely seating a bullet, I know of no such occurances. Powders must be ignited by coming in contact with something of adequate temperature only, I.E. hot sparks. The pressure form your ramrod is not capable of making such temperatures.
Good luck.