The Pedersoli Tyron Muzzle loader is a .50 cal. Italian made rifle. The Tyron is an exceptional reproduction of an American plains rifle, with double set, trigger and back action, it is named after the original manufacturer who worked together with Hawken. It is supplied with blued barrel and color case hardened steel parts. The oil finished stock is of fine European walnut. I use a 80 grain black powder charge with a .490 cal. round lead ball and a .015 lubed patch for loading. The 80 grains of powder is first placed into the barrel followed by placing a lubed patch on the muzzle, then placing the ball on the patch and finally ramming the ball and patch to seat securely on the powder. A "cap" is then placed on the "nipple." When the hammer falls and strikes the cap the spark travels through the nipple and ignites the 80 grains of powder - the lead ball is propelled out of the barrel.