[Jeff Higgins]

Sam Fadala's and Toby Bridges' books are the most current, Paul. Ned Roberts' was written a couple of generations ago, so while providing great reading and a classic, historical perspective, it won't include any modern developments. The Lyman books kind of bridges the gap between Roberts' work and Fadala's and Bridges'.

Make sure you check your state's muzzle loader regulations to be sure that rifle is legal. Not everything sold these days is legal in every state. For example, that rifle would not be legal here in Washington on at least two counts - the 209 shotgun primer ignition and the closed breach. Our rules stipulate traditional caps exposed to the elements. That, and nominal bore diameter lead projectiles - saboted handgun bullets are illegal to hunt with here in Washington. These rules are all over the map, varying widely from state to state.