The below primers were written by successful BPCR (Black Powder Cartridge Rifle) shooters & casters.
On-line BPCR reloading primer:
http://www.ssbpcrc.co.uk/Resources/Introduction%20to%20BPCR%20Loading.pdf On-line BPCR bullet casting primer:
http://www.longrangebpcr.com/8Phases.htmI have been reloading & casting bullets BPCR for bout 20 + years. I have found that:
1-You must pay attention to detail & do things in a consistent manner.
2-You must be willing to take the time experiment w/ powder charges, wads, bullet alloy, primers, powder compression, etc. Even more so than White/Nitro Powder (AKA Smokeless) rifles, ea BPCR is different & you will need to experiment w/ your load components to find the load that will deliver the best accuracy.
3-BPCR is not an inexpensive sport--a quality rifle w/ match quality sights can add up very quick. Then when you add in reloading & casting equipment & materials....
Shiloh occasionally does have new rifles in the rack for sale.
A used Shiloh, if you can find one, will almost cost as much as a new one.
CAVEAT: the prices in the Shiloh on-catalogue do not include the Federal Excise tax of 11%.
Since you have no experience w/ a BPCR, I would seriously consider the purchase of a rifle chambered in .45-2.1 (AKA .45-70). That round is very economical to load, there is a greater selection of bullet moulds, & the reloading learning curve is not as steep.
I would also suggest that you try to find a few BPCR paper or silhouette matches in your area, attend, observe, & ask a few questions.
As another poster mentioned, log on to the Shiloh forums @
http://www.shilohrifle.com/forums/index.phpI would do a search for a Shiloh poster author/poster by the name of James M. Last Summer & Fall, he was contemplating a Shiloh & asked all sorts of questions about rifles, reloading equipment, etc.
I also urge you to read through the various Shiloh boards threads as this probably will answer many of your questions & there is no sense re-inventing the wheel so to speak.
