smokeless

Is smokeless something that newbies to muzzleloading should steer clear of?

After a “spectacular” result with one of the loads below on a close range (40 yard) javelina this spring, I decided to do a little bullet testing in the past few weeks. Here are the results of some recent bullet captures using smokeless in a .45 SML. All bullets fired from a 24” .45 McGowen...

Hi all, New member and need advice. What is the best BDC scope I can get for under 350$ for a TC Pro Hunter FX .50 cal. I won this gun recently and frankly it will be the muzzelader I will have. I've always wanted one and for free, I think it will suite me just fine out to 200 yards. I was...

45 cal Smokeless Muzzle Loader and 30-06 centerfire switch barrel rifle. Savage 111 with .458 x 18 McGowan chrome moly barrel in heavy contour with target crown. Stock is Boyds laminated thumbhole that has been glass and pillar bedded. Ignition is 209. Rifle BASIX 3 lb trigger, extended bolt...

Note: these loads are for muzzleloaders specially rated for use with smokeless powder. They should not be used in rifles the manufacturers of which tell users to use only black powder or black powder substitutes. The data produced is specific to the individual rifles in which they were tested...