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Thanks for clearing up the Hoppe's type difference before I did something dumb.

I kind of figured loose powder would be better as the ignition has to travel down the nipple, across the drum and into the barrel to light the charge. I guess being able to measure it and adjust in small increments also makes it an easy decision. I was able to get the Traditions manual from...

Thanks Acorn Mush. Excellent info for starting out w/ this muzzle loader.

"Traditions" like the ones Bass Pro Shops sells, I guess. Ardessa is the manufacturer in Spain then? Thanks. I'll follow that lead. Would also appreciate info on whether you can use the pre-measured pellets in a gun like this (side percussion) or whether you have to use loose powder...

Picked up a "Springfield Hawken 50 Cal" made in Spain at the gun show this weekend. After lots of online searching, I haven't been able to figure out the manufacturer. Hope the experts here can point me in the right direction. Here are some pics of the gun and the markings on both sides of the...