What is the Fascination with Muzzleloaders?

[outrider58]

Not a bad reason here, though i'm a little concerned with K31's ever increasing nipple fetish.

 

[llkoolkeg]

Not a bad reason here, though i'm a little concerned with K31's ever increasing nipple fetish.

Come on...why not just help a brotha out?

 

[Opusnight]

'Nuff said... succinct and spot-on!

 

[Twanger]

I just love the additional challenge of a muzzleloader, and they come in all descriptions.
In Maryland you can hunt with a hand-cannon pistol, a traditional Hawkin, a CW musket, or a modern in-line. Whatever makes you happy!

 

[MdPrep]

Ah...the timeless muzzleloader - aka - "Muzzy". When men were men and when boys grew up they wanted to be like the men that carried this classic weapon of a simpler time.

For me it was always about making the shot count. I aimed where I intended to hit. I saw the animal and I on more of a equal balance of sorts, even though I had the firearm.

It's a simple rifle. Can't get much more simpler than a good ole "Muzzy".

 

[54rndball]

I have been around black powder since I was a kid, shooting reproduction Civil War muskets and revolvers the most, plus a friend's under hammer rifle. Lately, I have gotten into flintlock rifles after seeing some original rifles in museums over the last few years. If you are interested, check out the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, nmlra.org You can find a club in your area as well as get literature on how to shoot muzzle loaders. There are some less expensive rifles available such as the Lyman Plains Rifle in flint or percussion. Trackofthewolf.com has a lot to offer and you can spend a lot of money on flintlock rifles built by some very talented gunsmiths. Visit a local club such as the Marriottsville Muzzleloaders and they will be glad to help. You will need some tools to shoot such as ramrod, powder measure, powder horn, and other gear. But I find it to be a lot of fun to do this simple kind of shooting. Good luck to you and let us know if you get into it.

 

[K31]

You will need some tools to shoot such as ramrod,

You should try to avoid shooting the ramrod but it happens.

 

[SummitCnty]

For me it was 2 extra weeks of deer hunting season. Other than that they are a pain in the ass. Just my opinion of course.

 

[wilcam47]

I love shooting muzzleloaders. I hate cleaning muzzleloaders.

they're just damned fun to shoot!

The recoil (rifle) is so different, too. Instead of a jab in the shoulder, it's more like a nudge. A totally different feel.

can be a kick if you put the max load in the rifle

 

[outrider58]

can be a kick if you put the max load in the rifle

I shoot 150 grains 777

One man's jab is another man's nudge.

 

[Kimber45]

I much prefer hunting with my BP rifle then a 12 ga. Haven't picked up the shotgun in nearly 20 years, even during firearms season.

 

[iH8DemLibz]

SMOKE!

If it hasn't been mentioned before.

 

[Blacksmith101]

You will use a lot less ammo for a days shooting. And it puts you in touch with your pioneer side.

 

[MikeTF]

I just love the additional challenge of a muzzleloader, and they come in all descriptions.
In Maryland you can hunt with a hand-cannon pistol, a traditional Hawkin, a CW musket, or a modern in-line. Whatever makes you happy!

You will use a lot less ammo for a days shooting. And it puts you in touch with your pioneer side.

 

[Don H]

Why bother with those little pop guns when you can buy a cannon?

http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?products_id=1653

 

[AntiGun]

Nothing to click on that gets you to something you can buy.

But here you go:
http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?products_id=3497

oops, not in stock

The LeMat is back in stock for ... $1095.00

 

[Threeband]

Why bother with those little pop guns when you can buy a cannon?

http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?products_id=1653

Like these?

 

[54rndball]

Pennsylvania has a flintlock only whitetail season.

 

[Don H]

Like these?

YEP! Interesting that Dixie has the barrel and carriage for about 14 grand.

 

[lazarus]

Honestly I love my ML. Sure it is a modern inline that I am using now, but I am actually thinking of trying to find a reproduction 1803 harpers ferry rifle. I'd love something muzzleloading and flintlock (but I want rifled).

There is kind of an allure of only having the one shot to bag a deer. Also, pulling that trigger and watching the gush of smoke is pretty cool too. Handloading powder and bullet down the barrel is also so much fun. The only part of MLs I dislike is cleaning them. But hey, the rest is fun enough I'll keep at it. I mean, I hate cleaning up after brewing beer, but I keep brewing beer.

Also the extra few weeks of muzzleloader season doesn't hurt. Or that a number of places don't allow rifles and some even shotguns, but they do allow MLs.