cleaning

When “cleaning between every shot” during load development what is your process? Do any of you remove the breech plug? I shoot BH 209 and also Pyrodex RS depending on the day. I have read on here some using pyrodex use a spit patch once per side followed by a dry patch once per side (from the...

Hey all. I'm a brand-spankin-new muzzle-loader owner from central Texas. I have some idea where to start, but all this powder substitutes and pellet powder and grain volume equivalents are so confusing to me. I have lurked on this forum for a few days reading up on suggestions and what not...

Hello everyone, I just bought my first Muzzleloader! 😁 I just got it the day before yesterday! I have never shot or even held a muzzleloader before, so I am very new to it all. I pretty much exclusively bow hunt, until now! I have been trying to do as much research as possible, sifting through...

Glad to be on the forum! I've been snooping and reading and decided tonight to go ahead and join. My mom and I picked out and purchased an American Knight for my dad at Christmas back in mid-late 90s. I knew nothing at the time about muzzleloading. My dad sure was proud of that little...

I'm curious on what is currently the best way to clean blackpowder residue from my firearms. In particular I have an 1860 colt replica that was fired & forgotten for decades & is VERY dirty with the "fuzz" that has filled in the barrel. I know a few ways to get it out but am interested in the...