Well, I got my gun delivered the other weekend. Its still in its packaging grease since I haven't managed to buy a cleaning kit or get to the stores for the odds and ends that Gatefeo recommended for the black powder shooters' toolbox.
I reconfirmed that the range near work accepts black powder shooters and am now budgeting for next months expenditure (this month a video camera was purchased as well as the Pietta so funds are lacking) which includes membership fees, tools and ammunition.
I'll be back reporting on my first day of shooting soon.