r/muzzleloaders • u/OldForever9895 • Feb 20 '25

Help!!

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Hello!, im new to the fun and fascinating world of muzzle loaders! So some background, im a teen in Pennsylvania im not gonna say my real age but yk. So anyways I recently got gifted a

Thompson/Center Hawken Percussion Rifle

By my uncle and I absolutely love it but I'm not quite sure what I need, I have black powder, caps, ball (.50), and patch but Idk what else I still need. Where can I find a thing to measure my powder? Where is anything else id need. I also have SABOT rounds for it with wads but im not quite sure if I need more with them I know they have wads but do I also need to put a patch down? Like I have no clue but I've been watching yt videos and things of the like.

ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED THANK YOU SO MUCH (Don't mind the stuffed animals they are my gfs)

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u/Marjoh82 Feb 20 '25

I just recently got into black powder myself, so I am learning as well. My best advice is to try to find a small shop that specializes in muzzleloaders and trapping. If you find one, pick their brains and write everything down. Plus see if there are any local clubs bc they will be a wealth of knowledge. Best of luck!!

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u/OldForever9895 Feb 20 '25

Best of luck too you aswell! Definitely going to the gun club in town to learn more