Traditional Muzzleloaders

[dispatch 510]

Hello to all, New here, Seems like a great place. I was just wondering how many of you shoot traditional style muzzleloaders. I have both but really like my traditional M/Ls the best. Not trying to start a debate or anything. Just wondering.

[Westwindmike]

I've got a TC Hawken 50cal that I used to shoot. I need to get it out again sometime.

[Guest nj.piney]

welcome to tgo

[Mark@Sea]

I have one, but haven't shot it in awhile. It's all shined up over the mantle, the wife gets antsy when I start talking about shooting it...

[ShaunM]

Welcome aboard. I enjoy both.

[memphismason]

I have shot both, and I have traded my old one in for the new ones...(209 primer) and haven't looked back. But shoting the olders ones is still fun.

[Mike.357]

I have been thinking about a long smoke pole. I think if I ever do go in that direction it will be a flinter.

Definitely have no interest in a newfangled centerline muzzle loader.

And welcome to the TGO

[Peanut15]

I have a TC Seneca with the .45 and .36 barrels. I enjoy its size. My brother is very much into traditional MLs.

[Guest Centennial]

I shoot cap lock rifles, mostly T/C brand. My next rifle will likely be a flintlock. I love traditional styled black powder arms. I use real black powder too.

Welcome to the forum.

[Guest Loaded247]

I've got three flintlocks: One is a production 2nd. Model Brown Bess, in .75 calibre - it's got a 42 inch barrel. The next is a semi-custom circa 1815 style Tennessee Rifle in .50 calibre, also with a 42 inch barrel. My favorite one is a custom circa 1730s Trade Gun, modeled after a Wilson, but with a buttstock that is closer to a Tulle. It is very graceful. It is a .62 calibre smoothbore, with a 48 inch barrel.

Loading out of the pouch and horn, and shooting off-hand is what I enjoy, but I'm also into the historical aspect of it pretty heavy...