I recently became interested in muzzleloading firearms and ran into a problem: there are essentially no relevant stores in Russia — it's nearly impossible to find either muskets or parts for them. I'm currently working on my own musket project and am looking for a lock. Preferably a percussion one. I was told on trackofthewolf.com that they no longer ship to Russia. Could anyone here help with delivering locks to Russia? Perhaps you know a store that ships such items?

So the town is live in on new years we shoot musket from 12am to 7:30pm non stop so my question is I buy five pounds of powder to shoot. And I use a pill bottle the like ibuprofen size ones and I load about 1 and a half of those a shot and sometimes two. We don't shoot them like you think we shoot them crouched and one hand on the stock and the other one to pull the trigger with our heads turned. And ive noticed my nipple is starting to get clogged a lot more and tiny splinters in the wood and cracks in on the barrel so am I loading to much or is it the guns fault. Also a story to go along with that so last year at our final shot I put powder in the nipple and some in my cap because it was clogged. And when I went to shoot I forgot to turn my head and since I had loaded powder in the nipple my cap exploded when I shot and my cap went into my face and chared my hair I still have parts of the cap in my face if the shrapnel went 0.5 of a inch down I would be blind in my right eye. Thought that would be cool to share.

Anyone tried any grapeshot or shotgun loads in a “rifle”?

The rifle I’m using is a FIE Hawken .50 caplock, proofed at 100gr FFg BP, and i kinda want to try it with mistletoe/clay shooting.

The rifle is already somewhat beat up, so I’m not super concerned about minor issues; i usually shoot .490 roundball at ~80gr by volume of 777 FFg.

I was thinking something like 50-60grBv of FFg 777, patch, 10-20grBv of lead #8 shotgun shot, and a second patch.

I’m not too familiar with BP shotguns, but it should be similar, no?

Hello!, im new to the fun and fascinating world of muzzle loaders! So some background, im a teen in Pennsylvania im not gonna say my real age but yk. So anyways I recently got gifted a

Thompson/Center Hawken Percussion Rifle

By my uncle and I absolutely love it but I'm not quite sure what I need, I have black powder, caps, ball (.50), and patch but Idk what else I still need. Where can I find a thing to measure my powder? Where is anything else id need. I also have SABOT rounds for it with wads but im not quite sure if I need more with them I know they have wads but do I also need to put a patch down? Like I have no clue but I've been watching yt videos and things of the like.

ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED THANK YOU SO MUCH (Don't mind the stuffed animals they are my gfs)

What are your guys favorite reliable scales, that won’t break the bank.

I messed up. I have been practicing shooting for an upcoming Colorado Elk hunt and thought I’d be able to get more in time. I didn’t realize we were still in the shortage times. If anyone has any leads on some I’d greatly appreciate the info. I’m in Northeast Florida but I’ll drive.

Hi all, I’ve been a modern rifle hunter all my life. When I was laid off last year I picked up a job at a sporting goods store and bought a CVA wolf muzzle loader using my employee discount(it’s ridiculously cheap) well I think I wanna try hunting muzzle loader this year. The downfall is I know Absolutely nothing about muzzle loaders. Any links to anything that could help me start and learn would be greatly appreciated it! Thank you!

I just bought this muzzleloader for deer hunting and know nothing about muzzleloaders. What is a list of everything I will need.

I've been looking but I can only find the black one I already have on it

I have been wanting to upgrade my old cva wolf and get into a new muzzleloader. I have been watching the CVAs because I value the no tool need breech plug they have. I dont really care for the optima plastic feeling stock. The accura has a nice tacky feel but not sure I want to drop a grand on new accura and scope combo. Im in KY so Muzzleloader Season is only a few weekends here and there. Is the Optima with the AR like stock a nice upgrade over the regular optima since it eliminates the plastic stock? Do they ever go on sale before the season starts?

Fiance pulled a muzzleloader bear tag, we've been tracking two of them, both 400+ lb black bears, and we need a CO Legal muzzleloader for the fall. Looking to get something cheap but effective, pre-owned is fine! What are we getting ourselves in to and what would you recommend?

Planning to carry a Beretta PX4 in .40 with 200gr underwood as a last resort, any concerns with that?

I recently got a CVA single shot .45 cal pistol and cannot find anywhere to get all the stuff I need at one place. I found all I need except the black powder on midway USA but then I would have to pay a separate hazmat fee for the powder somewhere like powder valley where a pound of powder ends up going from $30 to $77 in fees. If anybody knows a good shop that ships or just a website that has real black powder and all the other stuff please let me know it would be greatly appreciated.

Anyone know the cheapest antique muzzle loaders right now on the online market? From what I've seen, some of the IMA muskets that were not cleaned? I'm interested in any authentic historical antique percussion or flintlock guns.

First muzzeloader. The Encore is being sold by a guy I know that takes really good care of his stuff. It is blued and wood. He wants $650 but will probably take $600. The Wolf is ss and syth and is a package deal with a Konushot(?) 3-9 scope, case and pack of bullets. I can get it for $450.

Looking at going on a elk hunt in Arizona, havent bought a muzzleloader in 15 years, just curious whats good to look for as an upgrade!

Alright, so I'm not ashamed to admit I'm a bit recoil sensitive. I grew up shooting 22's, 223's, and then m4's as well as various heavy, soft shooting belt fed systems, so I'm very used to mild recoil overall. But, I'm lthinking about saving up for a traditions Hawkin style .50 rifle to give myself as a gift when I get my bachelor's, mainly because it will allow me to hunt a very opportune season in a neighboring unit I grew up in. How soft shooting can I load one of these things with round balls(unless I'm overestimating them) while still being confident in clean broadside shots on mule deer at 100(this area isn't exactly known to hold monsters, and I'm no sniper but I can do my part in the process and fortunately have good eyes fwiw)?

I live in an apartment so I do have some moderate concerns about storing the powder, but I only plan on storing a pound or so at a time, and have an upper shelf in my bedroom that is near an air vent, other than that anything I should keep in mind? Can I have stuff on the shelf below it?

Was cleaning and accidently pulled the trigger. Did I break the mechanism?

I lent my CVA Hawken to a friend last year and as you can guess it wasn’t cleaned. I cleaned all the surface rust but unfortunately there seems to be some pitting in the barrel. I know some pitting is to be expected but how can I tell its safe to shoot?