If this is new to you i think you will be happy with the sidekick they (H&R) have been around forever and you can buy it at walmart for about $135 (ask for it if you dont see it they handle them my dad got one there last year) it shoots good and for the price and will give you some experience and most likely if you start liking black powder shooting you are going to buy something else anyway, also its tapped for a scope. good luck