If you decide to shoot 3f black powder, you can use that as a prime powder as well. I have 4f when I shoot on the range, but always hunt with 3f as the primer powder. Also a small powder pan flask is a real handy thing. I get my flints from Cains Outdoors. http://www.cainsoutdoor.com/cart/asp/catalog_index.asp I buy my powder from Graf's & Sons. http://www.grafs.com/powders/3522by the case. There are lots of shops that carry supplies for these rifles. I am still tempeted to buy one as I personally believe after the first of the year you will see the price on them sky rocket.