Why do you shoot a muzzle loader?

[LeeinVA]

I am sure this question has been asked before, but i shall use my "newbie" status as an excuse. I love the muzzle loader as its a challenge. It has roots that run deep into our history. And nothing is more asthetic than a flinter.

 

[sepiatone]

I enjoy shooting guns that were around at the founding of our country. They take a lot more practice and work than modern firearms which make it rewarding. Not to mention the priceless look on those individuals when they see my rifle out performing their modern rifle with the latest technology.

 

[Norinco]

History, cost, lack of paperwork. It's also interesting to shoot something so simple, knowing how old the design is. It's the same reason I do traditional archery.

 

[deseeb2001]

"Why not" might be a shorter list :haha:. Seriously, though, I enjoy the history that goes along with them, plus the boom & the smoke. Simply can't beat that!

 

[Flintlock58]

For the challenge and for fun!!!!

 

[nchawkeye]

I'm 55, started back in the mid-70s and to this day, I still remember the first shot I took with a muzzleloader...Previous to this, I loved history and have studied and read about American History all my life...I also grew up hunting, so it was a easy transition to move into hunting, target shooting and even giving historical talks at local schools...

That's the long answer...The short answer is:

Fess Parker...God Bless him... :hatsoff:

 

[shooyer_250]

My answer is real simple....I was born 150 years too late...the truth and nothing but the truth..

God Bless

Lee

 

[hoochiepapa]

Gonna sound like I'm bragging, so let the hounds loose!!
I started ml-ing in the '80's because it was getting boring killing elk at 200-300 yards, not having to work that hard to find them. Then I tried bow hunting, and couldn't hit the broadside, so to speak, wounded an elk. Bought a Cabela's Hawken, and that was better, but like some others say, there's nothing like shooting and hunting with a round ball. I built my first longrifle in 2003, and will never go back. I have sold all but one of my centerfires.

 

[Stumpkiller]

What's not to like about banging a rock on a bit of metal to make the gun go boom. What could be better than that?

 

[rabjr]

:thumbsup:

 

[Pete Gaimari]

I love the mountain man era. What else would I shoot? :wink:

 

[Dave Rosenthal]

Because I'm damn good at it!

Seriously though, it's due to the slower pace. My job is very stressful, and I really enjoy slowing down and shooting by overcoming the obstacles presented to me in this genre.

And I love the smell of real black! Breathe deep, for it's the smell of freedom being won and blood being shed for you. (had to add that part of D-Day!).

Dave

 

[ol vern]

If you have to ask you wouldn't understand :wink:

 

[Pete Gaimari]

If you have to ask you wouldn't understand :wink:

I think it's ok to ask. So far, we all have different reasons.

He just wants to know yours.

 

[shooyer_250]

I've thought of another reason and for me, it's the best one so far...I get to meet and spend a few minutes with some of the kindest most patriotic men, women and kids on the planet...

God Bless

Lee

 

[Snow on the Roof]

Its because of gentleman named Max Vickery, Nelson Hera, Doyal Wascom, Bill Shelly, Harry O. Smith and Dad...all where among the early foundation of the "modern" black powder movement in Indiana during the 1960's and all where mentors to a skinny tow headed kid who absorbed their every word. I shot my first BP rifle, a Remington Zouave Reproduction, at the age of 8 and now as 60 looms I really don't know any different...

Snow

 

[PA16th]

Got bored hunting with a centerfire rifle. Bought
a T/C Hawkin and fell in love with black powder. I love the history of black powder guns, the smell of the smoke, the click-BOOM, and I can build my own.

 

[Sunkmanitu Tanka]

You mean there are guns that do not have a FLINT lock???? :shocked2:

 

[Rat Trapper]

Cause they are fun to shoot and read about.

 

[Trench]

My interest in history made me decide to shoot flintlocks, and once I did I discovered the satisfaction level was well above shooting cartridge guns. A fact proven because all the cartridge guys stop what their doing to come look at what you're shooting when you're at the public range.