Talking about the Evolution of Muzzle Loaders with the Backcountry Rookies Podcast

In 2020 we were asked to be a part of the Backcountry Rookies “Muzzleloader March” series as they share insights and history on how muzzle loaders can be used in Western Big Game Hunting to increase odds and lead to memorable hunts.

March 2021 ADA Rifle Project Update

Well, here it is winter already. Is it cold there? It has been around freezing here, below freezing at night. I’ve been working on the Americans with Disabilities Act rifle project. This is a flintlock muzzle loading rifle, shooting bag, powder horn, hard case and accoutrements that will be given away as one prize, to raise money for building the ADA compliant restrooms at the Walter Cline range in Friendship Indiana.

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.

How do I make "Moose Milk" Muzzleloader cleaner?

How do I make "Moose Milk" Muzzleloader cleaner?

“Moose Milk” is a popular muzzleloader cleaner among NMLRA members. You can purchase it from many of our favorite vendors at an NMLRA National event, but if you are at home and want to try it for yourself, here are some recipes from our Facebook group that will help you get started.

Bringing a Muzzleloader Only Hunting Season to Montana - Caleb Hinkle (UPDATED)

Bringing a Muzzleloader Only Hunting Season to Montana - Caleb Hinkle (UPDATED)

Did you know Montana is the ONLY state in the union that doesn't have a dedicated muzzle loader season?

We just got off the phone with Caleb Hinkle, a state representative from Montana who is sponsoring a bill to bring a muzzle loader exclusive season to hunters in Montana.