Exocet77:
The book suggestions that have been made are all very good, so I won't repeat them.
This site will probably be your biggest help. I have learned a great deal from the people here. And no one has ever made me feel like I was asking a dumb question.
Hopefully you will take up muzzleloading, it is a fine club to be a member of.
I could probably add a chapter on what
NOT to do.
eg. - short start bullet & ram it downbore, then remember powder.......
I would like to add a sidebar or two on how NOT to shoot a flintlock. Some topics would include:
1. Your flintlock will fire upside-down, so don't do this with short sleeves (I still have some 4F under my skin from that little stunt)
2. Firing your flintlock at night:Enjoy the bright pretty light, it will be the last thing you see for a few minutes.
3.Pyrodex 2F in the pan and the origin of the expression "flash in the pan."
~Robert