thanx alot....i need more to read!! i just got into black powder this year(im sure you know that if youve been around the blackpowder forum in the past few months....) i love it....its a great sport.....theres something wrong with me though..im a teenager with all kinds of modern technology surrounding me that most people would think id be hunting with...but instead of being like a normal person i go back to the stone age and shoot a flintlock....i love it so far...thanx for the links also i got a TC manual.....it has EVERYTHING in it....saftey..parts and what they do...tips to get consistany fire...proper way to clean and load...tons of tips and such....and a list of loads and everything....its a great little manual....im glad i called and had them send me one....very helpful.....