RE: First time shooting a muzzle loader
Thanks for all the comments and advice, it sounds as if it's pretty much unanimous regarding Powerbelt bullets. I'm sure glad to know that so I can try others that have been suggested before hunting season. And Cayugad, yes the rifle is very easy to clean and is as well balanced as any of my center fire rifles I own, that really surprised me. The trigger pull was about 4.5 pounds and I had it adjusted to about 3 pounds, I have always favored a lighter trigger pull.
I bought the APP powder because I was told by a gun dealer in San Jose that this was the latest and greatest, and not knowing any better I decided to give it a try. I will take your suggestions and give the other powders you mentioned a try.
Thanks for all the help.
Dick