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Muzzleloading 101 Articles
Spring Muzzle Loader Tune Up
Spring Muzzle Loader Tune Up

Spring will be here before you know it, folks. In hopes that the 2021 shooting season is better than what we got in 2020, we want to talk about pre-season preparation this month

Preparing a Flintlock Pistol | Muzzleloaders 101
Preparing a Flintlock Pistol | Muzzleloaders 101

Since I am primarily a pistol shooter and had been taking part in active muzzle loading pistol competition for little more than a year, I knew I had a lot to learn, also if I were to participate at Friendship I would need a flint pistol that “shot where it looked” in addition to my .44 caliber percussion dueller.

Sighting in our Traditions St. Louis Hawken .50 cal Caplock Muzzle Loader
Sighting in our Traditions St. Louis Hawken .50 cal Caplock Muzzle Loader

We're back on the Range today, spring has sprung and so has the smell of black powder in the air. After spending all winter assembling this Traditions Hawken with accompanying pouch and horn, NMLRA Field Agent Ethan is ready to take some shots.

Everything you need for your first trip to the range with your Hawken
Everything you need for your first trip to the range with your Hawken

Now that our Traditions Hawken is built, and we have a shooting pouch to carry our tools and a powder horn to carry our powder, it's time to head to the range for some fun. This is the muzzle loading cross over event of the year as we bring all of our winter projects together for some fun at the range.

Installing, Orienting, and Knapping the flint in your flintlock with Blackpowder TV

In this gem from August, 2020 Bob McBride breaks down everything you need to know about getting the flint in your flintlock working great

Muzzle Blasts Editor, Dave Ehrig, appears on Out in the Open

Our very own Dave Ehrig, the editor of Muzzle Blasts Magazine appeared on “Out in the Open” last week to talk muzzleloaders, black powder and hunting with muzzleloaders. Watch today!

Muzzleloader calibers and their matching drill bits | Use this to make a loading block

While not necessarily historically accurate, loading blocks are a great way to keep the fun going during a muzzleloading shoot, afternoon on the range, or woods walk.

How to ship your muzzleloader with Bob McBride from Black Powder TV

Bob McBride shares his tips on safely preparing your muzzleloaders for shipping.

[Video] Blunderbuss Buckshot Patterning InRangeTV

Karl from InRangeTVreturns in his pirate gear to share how his blunderbuss is patterning. Judging by the photo, he’s using plenty of powder!

[Video] How to Unload a Muzzleloader InRangeTV

Karl from InRangeTV is back with another helpful muzzleloading video as he shares how to unload a muzzleloader.

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The NRA/ NMLRA Muzzleloading Guide

This 132-page handbook is your guide to all the basics of muzzleloading – from rifles, shotguns and pistols, to types of black powder, safety tips, fundamentals of shooting, shooting positions, and cleaning and storage.

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Muzzle Loading Facebook Groups

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Muzzle Loading Marksmanship

Tips for those after accuracy and competition

Muzzle Loading Pistol Marksmanship

Competitive Muzzleloading Articles
2023 Postal Match Results
2022 Postal Match Results
NMLRA 2023 Territitorials
April 2021 NMLRA Pistol Match Photo Gallery
2021 Women's Weekend Wrap Up
2021 NMLRA Pistol Match Dates
Eddie Davenport, editor of "The Skirmish Line" on the N-SSA, Muzzleloading, and Mental Health
NMLRA Charter Clubs by State - March 2021 Update
Long Range Muzzleloading Hunter Match May 2021
2020 Postal Match Results