Trying to muzzleload for hunting

[defence18]

Hi all. I just got a .45 barrel for my TC Encore in hopes that my dad and I can find some hunting land here in Illinois after spending years hunting PA together. I've been shooting cartridges for nearly 30 years, and my dad did some muzzloading, but not much in the last 15 years. Seems like a brand new world to me. So if you don't mind, I'm just gonna sit back and try to absorb some of the wisdom here.

 

[03mossy]

Welcome to the rewarding and addictive world of muzzleloaders! Start off in the “New to muzzleloading” section. Read as much as you can and don’t be shy with questions.

 

[deermanok]

Welcome from southeast Oklahoma.
Be warned that muzzleloading is a serious addiction.

 

[edmehlig]

A serious addiction! Welcome to the Brother Hood

 

[HC]

Welcome to the brotherhood

 

[CatamountRob]

When I started I didn’t know anyone, there was no internet and I didn’t have any books, I had the owner’s manual and I just got the stuff and started shooting.
You are fortunate to have folks to be able to ask questions of, take advantage of it and welcome!

 

[MeatMachine]

Welcome from Maine. You can find any muzzleloader information you’ll ever need here.

 

[smokepolehall]

,Well now friend get cha a mug n fill'er up with some fine coffee in the pot there. Get yourself a comfortable chair n i mean comfortable cause were gonna be here awhile. There be lots of knowledge to gather a take in, absorb into the gray matter. So let us start, ask ?'s n do the search for things you may find helpful. Welcome to MML.

 

[CVA Fanboy]

Welcome from Kentucky

 

[UndeadPoet]

Welcome, from NC!

 

[gman57]

Welcome from coastal NC, enjoy the smoke and the forum.

 

[ElDiablo]

Welcome from Las Vegas!

 

[Savageman]

Welcome from southeast Oklahoma.
Be warned that muzzleloading is a serious addiction.

You’re absolutely right but it’s a healthy addiction to enjoy. There’s probably a small line between addiction and being obsessed with them but I only have two so far.

 

[bronko220002]

You would be hard pressed to find a better deer bullet than a 200 gr 10 mm XTP in a Harvester light blue CR sabot without spending a lot of $$ for a different one. Good luck

 

[jd24.5.48]

Welcome from S.Ohio! Lots of great people who are more than willing to answer any questions that you have!