It has been a couple of years since Williams first released the Western Precision Sight Set which has taken the muzzleloading world by storm. Since that time Williams has expanded the line up to include a new fiber optic version...
Recently we have received inquires from our customer base concerning the supplies that are needed to get up and running with their new black powder revolvers. This article is designed to answer those questions. So you just purchased your first black...
<--- Back to Part 4 This installment is all about bullets. There are more muzzleloader bullets on the market today than ever before. All of the options can be difficult to sort through and make sense of. We are going...
<--- Back To Part 3 or Forward To Part 5 ---> When it comes to the ignition of any muzzleloader, using the right ignition source is key to achieving the best performance out of the gun. In this article, we are...
<--- Go Back to Part 2 or Go Forward to Part 4 ---> There are a variety of powder brands, types, and classifications available to the black powder shooter, however, not every powder will be the right choice for every application. One...
< --- Back To Part One or Forward To Part Three --- > If you read our previous article we discussed various muzzleloader options as well as all of the necessary components and gear that are needed to get shooting and...
If you are reading this article there is a good chance you are entering into the exciting world of muzzleloader hunting and shooting for the first time. If that is the case we offer a sincere welcome from our community...
A muzzleloader is a rifled firearm that has the projectile loaded into the muzzle or forward open end of the gun barrel. Rifling means that the barrel has grooves cut into it in a spiral pattern that spin the bullet to stabilize it better. The muzzleloader is distinct from modern rifles, which are typically breech-loading firearms. Muzzleloaders are also referred to as black powder rifles, since they generally use black powder in contrast to the smokeless powders used in regular gun ammunition.
Muzzleloader hunting is a topic that most in the black powder community are familiar with yet it remains largely unknown to those of the general hunting community. At Muzzle-Loaders.com, we are deeply passionate about muzzleloading in all its forms, however,...
