Hi;
Just joined the forum after reading many posts. I just bought my first black powder cannon and want to make sure I get the right equipment and take the correct safety precautions. I've been shooting metallic cartridge rifles and handguns for many years as well as shotguns. I also reload for handgun and shotgun.
Cannon - Not sure of brand
16 " barrel
3 1/2 " at muzzle
1 1/2 " bore (at muzzle)
13 1/2 from muzzle to back(?)
Based on research so far it seems that fg powder packed in heavy duty foil, fuses, two mops, which i can probably make, a stick or two to gently pack things and measure how far they are in the barrel, a wire brush to clean and some cleaning solution and a device to ream out the fuse hole are the basics, in addition to safety equipment - glasses, gloves etc.
Initially I won't be firing projectiles so I'll work on that later.
I have watched a few how to videos on firing and safety so I think I have that down.
What other things am I missing?
Any good books?
Thanks