Best Muzzleloading Magazines. Which is right for me?

[Sartana]

Curious as to your opinions as to the best magazines dedicated to muzzleloading as it relates to my interests. Specifically, the 1750-1865 period with an emphasis on Flintlocks.

 

[Stophel]

Well, there's probably only one left!

https://muzzleloadermag.com/

 

[TNGhost]

Joining the NMLRA will get you a subscription to their magazine, Muzzleblasts.

Gun and Sword Collector used to be pretty good

BlackPowderMag.com and Northwest Journal are online magazines

 

[FishDFly]

"Curious as to your opinions as to the best magazines dedicated to muzzleloading as it relates to my interests. Specifically, the 1750-1865 period with an emphasis on Flintlocks."

With the criteria that you want, Muzzle Blasts would not fulfill it. It's a good magazine, but it is written for a broad audience.

 

[BullRunBear]

I think the closest to your wishes is "Muzzleloader". Keep in mind it isn't just firearms but has a lot of articles on history, pioneering, trekking and woods travel in 18th century style, etc.

By far my favorite book on flintlocks is "Flintlocks - A Practical Guide For Their Use and Appreciation" by Eric A. Bye

Jeff

 

[Grenadier1758]

I'll join the chorus and also recommend "Muzzleloader Magazine".

 

[Belleville]

I get both and have for many years (approx 50+), Each has its advantages and strong points. MB comes each month and you can get a life membership, but they rely on members to donate articles. ML comes every other month, but they have a paid writing staff. I enjoy both. Enough said.

 

[toot]

less not forget MUZZLELOADER MAGAZINE, THE OFFICIAL magazine of the NMLRA, NATIONAL MUZZLE LOADING ASSO.! been around sense 1939? I think? well surely a very long time!

 

[toot]

sorry left out (RIFLE.) NATIONAL MUZZLE LOADING RIFLE ASSO. I get those senior moments from time to time!

 

[rickpa]

It's actually Muzzle Blasts, journal of the NMLRA. Muzzleloader magazine is a commercial publication

 

[Sartana]

Good stuff all. I had subscribed to Muzzleloader and have joined NMLRA and will be getting their magazine as well so I guess I am set! I just wanted to be sure I was not missing anything.

 

[RB POWELL]

Muzzleloader is what I read. I think it is excellent.

 

[Larry (Omaha)]

"Muzzleloader" is the magazine of my choice.
Flintlocklar

 

[toot]

we rely have to support them both. with all of the attacks that are being leveled at all gun owners / shooters of any weapons, black & smokeless. don't you think?. and especially us black powder lovers. the NMLRA is crucial to preserving the black powder sport for all of us. they have been around since 1939, I believe.

 

[CoHiCntry]

I get Muzzle Blasts with my NMLRA membership. It’s ok I guess. I wish there was a traditional muzzleloader magazine devoted to hunting. The history stuff in the other mags is ok but not really where my interests lie. You have your pick of bow hunting mags but not one muzzleloader hunting mag...

 

[Bob McBride]

I enjoy Muzzle Blasts and Muzzleloader both. I love the historical stuff, gunmaking howtos, and gun features. Get them both.

 

[mushka]

I bought my first issue, July-August issue of the Muzzleloader magazine a couple of weeks ago. Impressed with the printing and the information in the magazine. Thinking about subscribing. It would be my first mag subscription in about fifteen years.

 

[nhmoose]

Buy and decide Duh.

 

[user 36911]

I guess i'm different. I don't read any of them. I'd rather do it myself than read about it.

 

[toot]

reading broadens the mind, so your brain doesn't get stagnant. it is therapeutic, try it you'll like it.