I have been shooting muzzleloaders for a number of years now and have used the forum here many times to look up info, but thought I would join now since my dad just gave me some of his "older" muzzleloaders and I might be posting a few questions. I am from North Central IL and love my muzzleloaders. My father got me into muzzleloading a long time ago (he belonged to a black powder club in PA when I was a kid, and he was involved in competitive shooting). I don't shoot competitively myself, but I enjoy shooting and hunting with everything from Flintlocks to the newest in-lines. For those of you that aren't familiar with IL deer hunting laws, we can't use anything except Shotguns, Muzzleloaders, or pistols. During firearm season here I use a muzzleloader/pistol. Anyway, that's me and will chime in now on some discussions as well as post a few questions.