I am looking to get started down the right path.

I have a muzzleloader conversion barrel for a mossberg and have shot a few rounds through it. When I bought it, i got all kinds of different advice on what to do. I never really got started.

I recently bought a TC Omega and I am looking to get started again and do it right.

I have read that the Barnes expander bullets are a good place to start.

I am looking for some good advice or an article that will tell you what to do and what not to do.

For example

Any tricks on loading?
What do you use to clean the barrel?
Do you need to prepare the barrel for first time use?
Bore butter - good or bad?
Do you clean between every shot and what do you do to clean it at the range or in the field?
I have primer and pellets from years ago. Do the new powders make a difference?