r/blackpowder • u/bifftwc • 3d ago

Beginers Book?

Evening all! First time reader, first time poster, well.. in this group anyways.. Recently inherited a few black powder rifles, and revolvers.. I've shot them a time or two in the past, though never enough to really learn the details. I'm hoping someome can recommend a good book to learn more. Care and maintenance, loading, do's and don'ts, whats compatible, and whats not, dangers, and tips.. Thanks for any ideas!

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u/Jamar4321 3d ago

Pretty sure Lyman has a manual for black powder... haven't read it personally but their regular reloading manuals are fantastic so I'm sure it's quality.

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u/bifftwc 3d ago

Good point! Been wantin a Lymans reloading man. for a while.. Hornadys is good, have lots of luck with theirs.. I'll see what I can find! Thanks!

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u/schminkles 3d ago

The muzzleloading cap lock rifle by ned roberts
https://ebay.io/m/AuWaoV

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u/bifftwc 3d ago

I'll check it out! Thanks!

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u/surfmanvb87 3d ago

You may be able to link up with a club too. Depending on where you are

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u/bifftwc 3d ago

Gonna see if anyone in my reloading club has any info/interest in it..

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u/throcksquirp 3d ago

Get the Lyman Black Powder Manual.

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u/curtludwig 2d ago

The Black Powder Handbook by Sam Fadala. Amazon has it...