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,...
Introducing youth to hunting and shooting has been a passion of mine for a number of years. I grew up in the rural woods of eastern Virginia where I could roam without much hindrance for hundreds of acres that were open to me. To be successful as a youth hunter, you need a firearm and load that will allow you to shoot comfortably and accurately in a consistent manner.
The CVA Accura V2 Long Range muzzleloader is the top of the line model from CVA and has been rated the best long-range muzzleloader from Muzzle-Loaders.com. To find out the best powder to maximize velocity in this muzzleloader, Muzzle-Loaders.com went through a rigorous day at the range to test different powders with the CVA Accura V2 LR muzzleloader.
The Vortek StrikerFire LDR is the top-of-the-line model from Traditions and can boast a 300 yard shot with its 30" Chromoly steel barrel. There are many variables that can affect the bullet velocity, and the type of powder was the most obvious variable to test. To find out the best powder to maximize velocity in this muzzleloader, Muzzle-Loaders.com went through an extensive day at the range to test different powders with the Traditions Vortek LDR muzzleloader.
One of the most commonly asked questions that we get is, how do I know which size of Thor bullets to order for my muzzleloader? The answer is quite simple and intuitive.
Have you ever dreamed of returning to the days of Jeremiah Johnson or Daniel Boone? The days when men were men and the country was wild. Many people are experiencing a part of those bygone days through black powder muzzleloader shooting.
There is a certain defiance that was instilled in me at a young age. I refuse to bend and crack under the stereotypes that have been thrown around about girls hunting. All my life I have heard it said by other kids at school that girls can't hunt or shoot as well as men. I've been hunting with my dad, literally, since I was a baby...
