Hello:
I have been digging in our CAS/SSS Forum for specific info on a few subjects.
Although a member here for maybe 10 years, was amazed at how much useful info is already here that I had not seen. Several head-smacks over stuff the gray beards have shared.
Stuff I thought was not here popped as I read LOTS pages of posts related to specific searches.
The shorter the search "word/phrase" the better.
For example, try 56-56 instead of 56-56 ammunition or 56-56 loads.
The SORI section here is another batch of good info.
Reading takes time, but I learned other helpful things in the process.
Just my humble opinion - most if not all the beginner stuff you are experiencing is covered here.
Certainly, if you get stuck, sing out. We all started like you.
If the Forum and the posts of members weren't here, I'd be lost.
Got to spend time in the library.
Respectfully,
El Supremo/Kevin Tinny