Ep 12: Best Muzzleloader Powder & Muzzleloader Primers

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Best Muzzleloader Powder & Muzzleloader Primers


Especially if you’re new to the muzzleloader world, I think you’ll agree with me when I say that choosing the right propellant and primer for your muzzleloader can be an overwhelming experience due to the sheer number of options available. I struggled with the same problem when I first got started hunting with a muzzleloader many years ago. Since then I’ve tried lots of different load combinations. Some worked better for me than others, but I’ve also gained a lot of insight into the strengths and weaknesses of the various propellants, primers, and bullets under different conditions.

In this episode, I’m going to provide the pros and cons of some of the most popular powder and primers and provide some recommendations on which one you should be using.

Feel free to send me a message with any feedback you have on the show as well as topic requests for future episodes.

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What We Covered

1) Pros and cons of the popular muzzleloader powder options

2) Pros and cons of the popular muzzleloader primer options

3) Recommendations of which muzzleloader powder and primer options to use together and in various types of muzzleloaders

Show Resources

1) Blackhorn 209 vs 777 vs Goex Black Powder – Blog article referenced in podcast

2) These Are The Best Brands Of Black Powder & Black Powder Substitutes You Should Be Using – Blog article referenced in podcast

3) 15 Best Muzzleloader Primers For Igniting Your Powder – Blog article referenced in podcast

4) Muzzle-Loaders.com– Check them out for all your muzzleloader needs

Sponsor

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