While many traditional muzzleloaders use the “caplock” or percussion cap system for ignition, the flintlock is an older method of ignition that was used into the mid-19th century.

I recommend always using black powder in traditional muzzleloading rifles. Black powder comes in several “sizes” or granulations, designated by the number of “Fs”. The more Fs, the smaller the ...

The result of a collaborative effort between Federal Premium, Hodgdon Powder Company and Traditions Firearms, is a new .50-cal. muzzleloader with a unique priming system.

Muzzleloaders are accurate to be sure, ... I've also taken four black bears, a caribou, several deer and a few wild turkeys with traditional muzzleloaders, so I do know a little about the subject.

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Current muzzleloader options are nothing short of outstanding. Your main decision comes down to whether you want convenience or performance beyond traditional inline muzzleloaders. Some models are ...

Traditional muzzleloader hunters will have a new nine-day deer and elk season under a bill nearing passage in the Montana Legislature. The Senate voted to give initial approval Tuesday to House ...

Sometimes it is necessary to review things that have been covered in the past. So it is with properly cleaning the muzzleloading rifle after it has been shot. Doesn't matter if you shot it one ...

With a fiery burst and cloud of black smoke, Montana’s first heritage muzzleloader hunt is set to run Dec. 11-19, giving hunters a new opportunity with traditional firearms.

The Flathead Muzzleloading Association holds monthly meetings the fourth Tuesday of every month at Stillwater Lutheran Church, 1401 Church Drive in Kalispell, at 7 p.m. Monthly shoots are the ...