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Muzzleloader

Everything you need to know about hunting with a muzzleloader.

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6 Best Long Range Muzzleloaders For Hunters (2025)

by John McAdams

What is the best long range muzzleloader for you in 2025? Muzzleloaders have come a long way from the more primitive flintlock and percussion cap … Read more

Categories Muzzleloader
Essential Muzzleloader Supplies Every Hunter Needs In 2020

Essential Muzzleloader Supplies Every Hunter Needs (2025)

by John McAdams

What muzzleloader supplies do you really need to go hunting? I think you’ll agree with me when I say that choosing the necessary muzzleloader supplies … Read more

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6 Of The Best Traditional Muzzleloaders For Hunters (2025)

by John McAdams

What is the best traditional muzzleloader for you? I think many hunters will likely agree that there’s a certain purity associated with using a traditional … Read more

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CVA Paramount Muzzleloader: Read This Before You Buy One!

by John McAdams

CVA made some very impressive claims with their new CVA Paramount muzzleloader, but does it live up to the hype? I think most hunters and … Read more

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15 Best Muzzleloaders For Hunters (2025)

by John McAdams

What is the best muzzleloader for you in 2025? I think most hunters will likely agree that the wide variety of different muzzleloader options currently … Read more

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9 Best Muzzleloader Sights For Hunters (2024)

by John McAdams

Which muzzleloader sights should you use this hunting season? I think most hunters will agree that it can be pretty challenging to shoot a muzzleloader … Read more

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11 Best Muzzleloader Scopes For Hunters (2024)

by John McAdams

Which muzzleloader scope should you use this hunting season? I think we can probably agree that choosing the best muzzleloader scope can be a difficult … Read more

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15 Of The Best Muzzleloader Primers For Igniting Your Powder

by John McAdams

Which muzzleloader primer should you use this hunting season? I think you’ll agree with me when I say that choosing the best muzzleloader primer can … Read more

Categories Muzzleloader
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Blackhorn 209 vs 777 vs Goex Black Powder: Which One Should You Use In Your Muzzleloader?

by John McAdams

Hunters have debated the pros and cons of Blackhorn 209 vs 777 vs Goex black powder for years. Each propellant has different strengths and weaknesses, … Read more

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19 Best Muzzleloader Bullets For Hunters (2024)

by John McAdams

Are you looking for some good bullets to use in your smoke pole this hunting season? Well, here are 15 of the best muzzleloader bullets … Read more

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These Are The Best Brands Of Black Powder and Black Powder Substitutes You Should Be Using In Your Muzzleloader

by John McAdams

Read on to learn about the advantages and disadvantages of some of the most popular brands of black powder and black powder substitutes. If you’re just getting … Read more

Categories Muzzleloader
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How To Hunt With A Muzzleloader

by John McAdams

Keep reading to learn how to hunt with a muzzleloader. Hunting with a muzzleloader can be a challenging, yet rewarding way to take to the … Read more

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CVA Optima Northwest Review

by John McAdams

Keep reading to get the details on my CVA Optima Northwest review. In preparation for deer season this year, I recently got a new muzzleloader: … Read more

Categories Muzzleloader
PowerBelt Bullet Review: 250gr AeroLite vs 270gr Platinum featured

PowerBelt Bullet Review: 250gr AeroLite vs 270gr Platinum

by John McAdams

Check out this PowerBelt bullet review comparing the 250gr AeroLite to the 270gr Platinum bullets. Over the past year, I’ve tried many different muzzleloader bullets … Read more

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Cold Weather Muzzleloader Hunting Tips

by John McAdams

Check out this article about cold weather muzzleloader hunting tips. Hunting big game with a muzzleloader can be an extremely fulfilling experience and as a … Read more

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CVA Wolf Northwest Bullet Review

by John McAdams

Updated 6 December 2014 Check out this CVA Wolf Northwest bullet review comparing the Hornady SST, Barnes Spit Fire TMZ, & Barnes Spit Fire T-EZ … Read more

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CVA Wolf Northwest Review

CVA Wolf Northwest Review

by John McAdams

Keep reading to get the details on my CVA Wolf Northwest review. I recently purchased a new muzzleloader in preparation for upcoming muzzleloader hunting season. … Read more

Categories Muzzleloader

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