IronSights
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Is smokeless something that newbies to muzzleloading should steer clear of?
Theres always the exception, some ppl can take on anything & do just fine. Most can not. And since we are talking about things that go BOOM here, I absolutely do not recommend tryig to run before you even learn how to crawl. I like using this as an example, especially on this very subject; would you get a 16yr old kid thats never even sat behind the wheel, an 800HP car that goes 200mph as their first car? If you wouldn't, apply that exact same reasoning to getting the equivalent in something that uses explosives & bullets. Just my .2cIs smokeless something that newbies to muzzleloading should steer clear of?
Well said, and I couldn’t agree more.We are all free to make our own decision in this country(for now). So i wouldnt tell some one not to do a thing, but would offer my help if they want it. That said, the gene pool needs all the help it can get, clearing out the shallow end. The bonus is that sometimes it makes for good youtube videos.
I have owned firearms since I was 9 years old (59 today), but I have never delved into reloading or pursued a deeper knowledge of ballistics other than what is printed on the box of ammo from the manufacturerTell us your background in firearms first. Be honest, is where it all starts.
Thanks for the birthday wishes and the great info. I’m starting to think my best introduction to muzzleloader use might be the Firestick route. Start with something more out-of-the-box so to speak than loose powderHello IronSights, i see your not a virgin on the firearm front. This is the best advice i can give you. Others will chime in and do the same. We all want safety as our number one priority, that is where the witness mark on the ramrod comes in. I would go to the woodman arms web-site and read everything on it. Then i would really think about getting the .45 cal that he has to offer. This gun is capable of shooting light smokeless loads, with specific powders, bullets, and sabots that Mark has listed. This gun is extremely accurate and very light to carry, a lot of our members here on this forum have one or more of them. You will not be sorry, the only bad thing is the lead time to get one can be lengthy. Check out our past posts about them, i could not be happier with mine. Woodman arms cares about the quality of their arms, top notch, and the people they serve. A very rare quality these days. Good luck, shoot straight, and keep your powder dry…
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