I think I’m finally ready to take the plunge into muzzleloading. Looking for some newbie pointers. I read the “my first sticky” and got a few things out of it. I wonder if there’s any changes in rifle choice since then. Deer hunting is probably all I’ll use the rifle for other than occasional target practice.
What’s a good rifle that won’t break the bank for a newbie to give this black powder thing a shot? Ideal caliber?
Is there a benefit to loose powder over the pelletized powder?
I’d like to cast for it. I know to use pure or close to pure lead. What’s an ideal mold? I imagine caliber will be a factor here, but round or minie?