Since I need to buy a firearm on July 9th, I'm thinking about getting into black powder shooting with a cap and ball revolver. Specfically, I'm looking at a .44 1858 New Army with starter kit from Cabelas. Here is a link to the kit I am considering: http://www.cabelas.com/texis/script...splayPOD/CabFALL1998/CabFALL1998AAAOAC/XA708F
Is this a good starter gun and kit for a black powder newbie? I'm mainly into black rifles, so this is going to serve primarily as a wall-hanger (I am already working on plans for a display plaque to hang the revolver on), but I do plan on shooting about three or four cylinders a month.
Also, what is a good source on the net for balls? I'm planning on buying caps and powder locally and ordering the balls over the net to avoid hazmat fees.
Thanks,
Kharn
Is this a good starter gun and kit for a black powder newbie? I'm mainly into black rifles, so this is going to serve primarily as a wall-hanger (I am already working on plans for a display plaque to hang the revolver on), but I do plan on shooting about three or four cylinders a month.
Also, what is a good source on the net for balls? I'm planning on buying caps and powder locally and ordering the balls over the net to avoid hazmat fees.
Thanks,
Kharn