Thanks for the replies guys. Right, need to get my head around the concept of everything being measured by volume instead of weight! Am I right in assuming everything in the black powder world is measured by volume instead of weighing the powder out?

Is there any advantage to using semolina instead of a wad? Except it's probably cheaper.

I've found a chart online for the conversion. So in absence of a black powder measure I'll use my Lee dipper set.

I'll be buying either Triple 7 or Pyrodex this weekend. Which one would be the best to go for?

Cheers
Greg