What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

Terrier said:

It’s just like any other gun, except if they run off you can’t watch ‘em right away because of the smoke.

When you shoot one, reload right away. I’ve had lots of doubles with a muzzleloader. Just make your motions slow(ish) and smooth

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I’ll take that into consideration thanks

jesse_ennis said:

I cleaned my traditions Kentucky rifle, this is my first real muzzleloader, and was my first time cleaning one. I’m 19 and new to the whole black powder game, so I’m open to any advice yall have to a beginner in this hobby.

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I have one just like it. It’s a dandy. When I want to shoot a traditional muzzleloader at 100 yards it’s the one I grab although I hardly ever shoot past 50 yards.

My advice to any beginner muzzleloader shooter is S L O W D O W N. We ain’t mag dumping and the dry ball will come soon enough.

Now go shoot it again before it has a chance to rust!

My Southern Mountain horn is coming along nicely

Finished up my range/cleaning stand. Needed this after my 2 yr old son knocked over my rifle when it was leaning against a chair.

A little woods walk today. Cool and windy, happy to see hot weather behind us.

Had the L&R Late English Lock on my Full Stock Hawken "Fail" during a shoor at the Marlborough Club - it wouldn't stay on full cock reliably - the fly was not clearing to let the sear drop into Full Cock. A few minutes stoning and relieving the top side of the sear had it back to 100% - in fairness to L&R this would be the first issue I've had with one of their locks in over 40 years.

Banjoman said:

I have one just like it. It’s a dandy. When I want to shoot a traditional muzzleloader at 100 yards it’s the one I grab although I hardly ever shoot past 50 yards.

My advice to any beginner muzzleloader shooter is S L O W D O W N. We ain’t mag dumping and the dry ball will come soon enough.

Now go shoot it again before it has a chance to rust!

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That gives me some hope, I plan on practicing with as much as possible before November, most of the deer I’ve shot in the past have been under 50 yards so hopefully I can make something happen this season

jesse_ennis said:

I cleaned my traditions Kentucky rifle, this is my first real muzzleloader, and was my first time cleaning one. I’m 19 and new to the whole black powder game, so I’m open to any advice yall have to a beginner in this hobby.

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U doing good bud. Hang in there

@jesse_ennis is yours the 45 or 50 cal?

Those are some good practical guns and fine shooters.

longcruise said:

@jesse_ennis is yours the 45 or 50 cal?

Those are some good practical guns and fine shooters.

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It’s a 50 cal, it honestly shocked me how well it shot, really accurate gun out of the box.

Omahkapi'si said:

Getting some stuff together for a solo camp in a few days.

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All the best for the trip. Enjoy your own company; let us know how your venture goes. Stay safe.

Cheers, Pete