Probably the first great leap forward in muzzle­loader technology occurred in the 1700s, when Pennsylvania gunmaker Martin Meylin added rifling to his barrels, creating the first long rifles (known as ...

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The technological advancement that’s going to open muzzleloader hunting up to a whole wave of new people is a polyethylene capsule that’s filled with black powder. So … not exactly space-age ...

While the state's regular firearm season attracts most of the attention each year, sportsmen and women have additional chances to hunt this winter in Michigan. Muzzleloader season is about to start.

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A new study found that traditional bullets for muzzleloading rifles and black powder rifle cartridges fragment less upon impact and may leave far fewer lead fragments in game than a modern ...

When Mississippi deer hunters think of primitive weapons, single shot rifles probably come to mind. On certain public lands and during certain seasons on private property, hunters are required to use ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - History fanatics from all over Kansas gathered again this year at the Ramada Inn for the Kansas Muzzleloading Association annual convention. From pilgrims to buffalo hunters. The ...

Rifle deer season is coming to a close, but muzzleloading season runs Dec. 1 to 10. Here are some tips to stay safe out in the woods: Know your weapon, the correct powder and ammunition for it, and ...

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Last week I wrote about two of the earliest muzzleloading blackpowder firearms used in the colonies — the matchlock and the wheel lock — and the fun of firing the matchlock.