I personally like pyrodex (black powder substitute) better than Black powder 3F. Seems to me to be a lot less fouling, and is a lot easier to find.
One thing no one has stated is that it is handy is to insert your Ramrod to the bottom with a clean barrel. put a piece of tape, paint or light notch so you can check your barrel to insure their is no load left when you are done firing (and before loading). Also be sure to press the bullet in hard to be sure it is seated. You may want to put a mark on the rod when you are sure you have seated the bullet completely as a second reference so you can check to make sure all the rounds are seated after that.
I am not the expert many others here are but these are just some items I have learned (many the hard way!).
One other thing you asked about bullets stuck in the barrel. Most gun suppliers carry a screw that attaches to your ramrod for this.
I once tried to remove a stuck bullet using air pressure. Hooked up my compressor to the the nipple with a hose and clamp. Opened the valve and the darned bullet came out like it had a powder charge behind it! I was in a back room of my home with concrete floors and that 50 cal ball must have hit the floor, then 4 walls and the ceiling.. Told you I am not an expert - but I know I won't do that again!
One thing no one has stated is that it is handy is to insert your Ramrod to the bottom with a clean barrel. put a piece of tape, paint or light notch so you can check your barrel to insure their is no load left when you are done firing (and before loading). Also be sure to press the bullet in hard to be sure it is seated. You may want to put a mark on the rod when you are sure you have seated the bullet completely as a second reference so you can check to make sure all the rounds are seated after that.
I am not the expert many others here are but these are just some items I have learned (many the hard way!).
One other thing you asked about bullets stuck in the barrel. Most gun suppliers carry a screw that attaches to your ramrod for this.
I once tried to remove a stuck bullet using air pressure. Hooked up my compressor to the the nipple with a hose and clamp. Opened the valve and the darned bullet came out like it had a powder charge behind it! I was in a back room of my home with concrete floors and that 50 cal ball must have hit the floor, then 4 walls and the ceiling.. Told you I am not an expert - but I know I won't do that again!