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Today we're talking with Frank Jarboe, a Kentucky boy turn theologian turned character demonstrator about his passion for history, research, and the context of history both then and now.I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support:ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more.Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn moreGet your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat hereClick here to SUBSCRIBEFrank has been dedicated to living history for 20 years, but before that, he was a passionate learner and lover of history. His family has been in the United States since the 1600s, so there is a personal motive to his study of history and he hopes to bring a similar connection to the public as he and his wife Carol share their many character demonstrations at 40+ events each year.View some of the Jarboe's work on their youtube channelParsonJohn.orgReenactingSchedule.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Muzzleloading is leaving 2022 with a bang, not a whimper. We're back with the final “Muzzleloading News” update for the year and it's a jam-packed episode.Learn more about these stories hereSwiss Contest- https://schuetzenpowder.com/contest/ I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support:ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more.Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn moreGet your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat hereClick here to SUBSCRIBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're talking with Contemporary Master Horner Art DeCamp. Art's work has been an inspiration to me and my historic research for several years. His books are second to none in their accurate documentation and assessment of original horns and I'm excited to be sharing his story with you today. While Art is considered one of the best craftsmen of the contemporary age, he had humbled beginnings as a young boy in Indiana. His father was a firearms appreciator and Art followed suit, continuing a family appreciation of historic arms. The DeCamp family home was near Fort Ouiatenon in Lafayette, Indiana, home of the "Feast of the Hunters Moon", a massive long running living history event. As Art puts it, "It was hard for me to get away from history." In second grade, Art brought a filled powder horn to his 2nd Grade show and tell the program, even at that young age he couldn't help but share his appreciation for historic works of art. As a young man Art dove deeper into muzzleloading culture by building an off-the-shelf muzzleloader kit. The experience got him started but Art was looking for more, the kit wasn't shaped right, the components weren't beautiful, and things weren't adding up. With the help of several dedicated family friends, Art took to building his own muzzleloaders "from the blank" with sets of parts, diagrams, and illustrations of original pieces as his reference.For years Art would balance his job, his family, and his appreciation for historic crafts. "As a parent, I worked a lot in the evenings after the kids went to bed", Art says, "I thought it would change once they were grown but I still find myself working into the night!". Art is a very jovial guy, even as we reminisce about his time on the road driving a couple of thousand miles round trip to see some original pieces at the KRA shows he laughs, "I don't know how you explain driving 2300 miles round trip to go look at some old guns." As a young man with a young family, I appreciate Art's openness and honesty about including his family in his passion, "A time comes when you have to put your kids first and that's important". If you find yourself in a similar situation, you'll enjoy the insights and commentary Art has on not only being an artist but a father and husband as well. Like many others, our conversation ebbed and flowed as the evening progressed. From Art's history to his thoughts on the contemporary community, we covered a broad range of topics, but towards the end, we settled on one topic I think is important to hear discussed from an artist of Art's caliber- Getting started and getting better. Art's advice for someone looking to make traditional accoutrements echos a positive montra I love hearing from contemporary masters, "Don't be bashful, reach out and ask for help." Art DeCamp has been building muzzle loading rifles and powder horns since 1980, and specializes in replicating the Kentucky rifles, and shop-made screw-tip horns of Pennsylvania. His horn making is concentrated on the lathe-turned, screw-tip type horns from the various “schools” of eastern Pennsylvania, and accurate replication of Tansel style engraved horn work from central Indiana. Much of his horn working time is spent performing historically accurate museum quality restoration work on original powder horns.Follow Art's work on his website http://www.artspowderhorns.com/The last of Art's Books can be found here: https://www.crazycrow.com/powderhorns-and-accouterments-books/pennsylvania-horns-of-the-trade/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're talking with friend of the program Eddie Davenport about his recent adventure to Montana to star in the History Channel's Mountain Men: Ultimate Marksman. Eddie has won multiple national titles through the N-SSA but this was by far the most intense competition he's been in. I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support:ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more.Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn moreGet your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat hereClick here to SUBSCRIBE For contacting EddieInstagram Currituck_Kid.“Mountain Men: Ultimate Marksman” premiering Thursday, November 3 at 9:30/8:30c on The HISTORY Channel“Mountain Men: Ultimate Marksman” tests skilled weapons experts like never before –from using a bow and arrow to hit bullseyes while balancing in a moving river to firing historic rifles through a 12-foot wall of fire. The series incorporates fascinating facts about American history with explaining how weapons were made for successful survival for living off the land. Each weekly, one-hour episode brings together four talented competitors to a ranch in Montana as they strive to become the “Ultimate Marksman,”a title achieved only by completing three rounds of precision-based challenges. Each competitor must use a different centuries-old weapon and technique to effectively hit targets. The challenges also present a unique twist requiring competitors to move through the landscape in a way that only mountain men and women would. At the end of the third and final round, the marksman or markswoman with the highest total points earns the coveted title and walks away with a grand prize of $10,000. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simeon England is a nationally recognized craftsman, blacksmith, gunsmith, bladesmith, from South Central Kentucky specializing in 18th century hand forged tomahawks, flintlock rifles, and hand forged blades.I met up with Simeon at the 2022 Contemporary Longrifle Association show. Simeon displays his work at this show and talked me into handling several of the ahwks he had on display. Instantly I recognized a difference in how it handled compared to my ‘throwing' tomahawk. This sparked a nearly hour long discussion about the form and function of original tomahawks. Much like many of the tools of the 18th century, tomahawks had their own special use and it was evident Simeon had not only done the research, but was excited to share it openly.I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support:ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more.Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn moreGet your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat hereClick here to SUBSCRIBEResources for newcomers:Practical Blacksmithing volume 1-4Jim Wright, American Pioneer VideoThe Art of Blacksmithing —-Follow Simeon's Worksimeonengland1770@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/simeon.englandhttps://www.instagram.com/simeonengland/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're talking with Mike Judson, a living historian with an appreciation for the history of the Northwest Territories and what would become Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Michigan. Mike has spent time in the American mid west and mid south and has worked to find and enjoy the history of any place he visits. At the age of nine he began shooting with his family, this interest began to foster his appreciation of history at a young age. Even now, many years later history is a big part of Mike's life. I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support: ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more. Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn more Get your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat here Click here to SUBSCRIBE Like many in muzzleloading, Mike has seen the continued cultural changes in the United States and worries about what it means for the future of a hobby he's been involved with for decades. While chatting we talk about several events that no longer exist, whether affected by the economy or a dissolving patron base, we're seeing a number of events go away, and with them, staples of local history. You could say this concern over the future of not only the Five Medals event but the livelihood of Mike's friends who depend on these events to support their families has spurred another change in Mike's living history journey. In recent years Mike has begun to think about the future and how he can support an incoming generation of enthusiasts so that someday he may pass the reins and see them carried forward. I wanted to talk to Mike because I've seen that very desire, the desire to see this continue in my interactions with him. I've known Mike since I was a boy and he's been a great friend to me in my own living history journey. He's provided resources and keywords I use in my own research and I can't thank him enough. This interview is about Mike's story, but it became more than that, I think. It became the story of a man's passion through time, changing like the seasons. Each season supports and nurtures the next. Follow Five Medals Living History online at https://www.facebook.com/Five-Medals-at-The-Trace-103932441259144 

Today we're talking with Mike McCoy, a muzzleloading enthusiast and competitive muzzleloader from North Carolina. Mike got his start shooting muzzleloaders at a 4H Shooting Sports event. After getting bored with shooting .22 rimfire, Mike wandered over to a shotgun area but didn't stay long. Across the way he noticed billowing black smoke rolling through the grounds. Mike would spend the rest of his time at the event throwing lead down range with a muzzleloader. I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support: ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more. Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn more Get your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat here Click here to SUBSCRIBE That Christmas he received his first muzzleloading rifle and the rest is history. Like many muzzleloading enthusiasts, Mike would get away from the sport while he started his life but as an adult Mike found himself getting pulled back into his childhood sport. After catching up with some other shooters from North Carolina on themuzzleloadingforum, Mike got hooked up with a local muzzleloading club, the Lafayette Longrifles. Now you can find Mike practicing and shooting competitively on the weekends as he pursues accuracy with his muzzleloaders. Mike's interest in competitive muzzleloading has opened up a whole new world of both muzzle loaders and friendships. Thanks to his mentor Buck Buchannan, Mike has recently fallen in love with competitive muzzleloading pistols, though he admits he needs more practice (as we all do). For Mike, competition muzzleloading is a personal challenge and an opportunity to learn from better shooters. Connect with Mike and the clubs/associations Mike and I were chatting about North Carolina Clubs and Associations North Carolina State Muzzleloading Rifle Association: Holds our state shoot in September https://m.facebook.com/North-Carolina-State-Muzzleloading-Rifle-Association-104371348917885/ nc.st.muzzleloaders@gmail.com Lafayette Longrifles: Shoots every 4th Saturday of the month @lafayette_longrifles (the Sta) https://m.facebook.com/LafayetteLongrifles/ lafayette.longrifles@gmail.com Crosse Creek Rifle and Pistol Club: Shoots every 2nd Saturday of the month https://crossecreekrifleandpistolclub.com/ Contact Buck Buchanan buck100_10x@icloud.com French Broad Rifles Shoots every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. http://frenchbroadrifles.com/ FrenchBroadRiflesInc@gmail.com Y'all can reach me at: @rickeymac76 (the Sta) RM Mac (FB) blackpowdermccoy@gmail.com 919-285-1731 (call, text, or leave a message) Mike is an NMLRA Field rep for NC and the new secretary of the state association. I'm the guy in a banana shirt shooting a flintlock.

Hey everyone, this is a "feed drop" of sorts to share that I was a guest on the T Rex Talk podcast from T Rex Arms. T Rex Arms is an American company that started just a few years ago, but they have grown a ton and have a strong mission to not only make and sell practical, useable products, but they also want to educate and train Americans with practical skills and history.  You can listen to the full conversation at this link HERE , look for "Flintlocks & Old-school Skills w/ Ethan Yazel" Isaac and I talk alot more about a wide variety of topics related to muzzleloading, I hope it's a fun listen for anyone interested in muzzleloading or firearms in general. Thanks to a good friend, Jordan Goodwin, my name came up when T Rex Arms needed some historic arms for their video "Why everyone needs an AR 15". I was able to advise a bit on the history of firearms in the United States and got to visit the T Rex Facility during the production of the video.  Watch the video HERE. The video, while focusing on modern firearms ownership and our right to do so, discusses the importance of civilian firearms ownership since the beginning of the United States. Isaac Botkin was kind enough to give my wife, baby and me a tour of the facility and was a gracious host during our time in Tennessee.   I can't thank Isaac and the rest of the T Rex Arms team enough for the opportunity to help out on the video and be a guest on their podcast. It's not often that muzzleloaders and modern firearms come together, but it's always fun when they do.

In this episode we're chatting with Pennsylvania Federation of Blackpowder Shooters President, Jeff Warner about his interest in muzzleloading and how its changed over the years. For Jeff, competition is serious, he practices whenever he can and dry fires his flintlock in his living room. Just before recording Jeff competed in the Pennsylvania State Championship and is now planning for a trip to Kentucky for the annual inter-state muzzleloading competition. It's not all serious for Jeff though, shooting competitive muzzleloaders is as much about score as it is hanging out with good friends and learning along the way. Since getting more active in muzzleloading Jeff has begun building his own longrifles, his wife Sam just won the PA state Championship with a rifle he built, forging his own knives and collecting accoutrments made by his friends.  I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support: ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more. Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn more Get your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat here Click here to SUBSCRIBE The passion Jeff has for muzzleloading has grown as he has. As a young adult he became active in the Pennsylvania Federation of Black Powder Shooters and has been elected President now for several years. For Jeff, it's important to not only enjoy the clubs and events in his home state, he feels that it is important to give back and support muzzleloading clubs to ensure muzzleloading has a future. The Pennsylvania Federation of Black Powder Shooters is an organization of clubs and individuals interested in activities associated with Black Powder Firearms. The association was started in 1983 as a means for the muzzleloading clubs in PA to schedule events with the best chance to include as many shooters as possible. Since then the group has grown and now organizes the PA state Muzzleloading shoot where state champions compete for first in a variety of matches and classes.  LINKS:  Pennsylvania Federation of Blackpowder Shooters  Jeff on Instagram   The Federation on Instagram   The Federation on Facebook  

 Today we're talking with Bill Schneider about the Contemporary Longrifle Association Show, coming August 19-20 in Lexington Kentucky. Learn more at Longrifle.com.  I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support: ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more. Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn more Get your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat here Click here to SUBSCRIBE In this episode we discuss Bill's first time experience at the CLA show, the history of the CLA as an organization, as well as Bill's key takeaways for the show. 

Today we're talking with Casey Samson of Samson Historical about the roller coaster of the last two years. This conversation isn't about COVID, it's about the impact it had on the businesses and events of muzzleloading and living history.  Casey, Abby, and the team at Samson Historical changed a lot about how their business operated to survive a total shift in how they reached their customers. With just about every event canceled for nearly two years, the Samsons were looking at inventory like a coffin instead of an asset.  SamsonHistorical.com  I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support: ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more. Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn more    Get your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat here Click here to SUBSCRIBE Join the HCH to learn more about traditional horn work Join the CLA today to learn more about longrifle artisanship Join the TMLA to learn more about traditional muzzleloaders Join the NMLRA today to learn more about muzzleloading  The Samson Family went back to their roots as a small, family-owned business and began moving quickly to learn new skills and advance what they knew to keep up with the times. Selling items based on designs 200 years old doesn't mean they are shackled to old business practices. Casey and Abby got knee deep in digital marketing, figuring out how to cash in on the e-commerce boom of 2020. They also took a big bet with their catalog. The Samson Historical Catalog releases yearly at the Kalamazoo Living History Show, but after it's cancellation in 2020, the Samsons were left with a pallet of catalogs and no way to get them out to customers. Thinking quickly, Casey and Abby began digitally collecting addresses and mailing as many catalogs as they could. ”I remember thinking, this could literally be the last nail in our coffin”, Casey said as he remembered looking at the first shipment of catalogs going out on a USPS truck. Thankfully the bet paid off and shortly after mailing the orders began flowing in. The most popular products? Tomahawks and fire starting kits. “It seemed liked everyone needed a tomahawk and a flint and steel to get through the lockdowns” Samson shared. I personally really enjoyed catching up with Casey and hearing about the progress they've made as a team at Samson Historical. Small businesses are the backbone of America and hearing a positive story like this makes me hopeful for the future of the community and the businesses it depends on. Casey and I also chat about some tips he has for other business owners and entrepreneurs, as well as some more stories for those of you looking to learn more from or about the Samson family. Samson Historical is a top-quality provider of documented 18th century reproductions. Our passion for education and living history has carried us to partnerships with over 20 skilled artisans, allowing us to offer a wide array of period-accurate clothing, accessories, home goods, and more. Whether you are a historic interpreter, reenactor, or collector, you can find the piece of the past you have been searching for here.

We're talking with Artist and Historian John Dewald of Pennsylvania about traditional horn work, his muzzleloading story and the NEW Gunmakers Fair at Kempton - an event dedicated to preserve and present the art and industry of making early American muzzleloading firearms and accouterments. Bringing together artisans and crafts people that help create and support the gunmaking industry. Promote muzzleloading by giving seminars on topics such as gun making, horn making, bag making, gun collecting, match competition, hunting, historical re-enactments, and other educational based programs. The Gunmakers Fair at Kempton: https://gunmakersfair.wixsite.com/gunfair July 29-31, 2022 Kempton, PA I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support: ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more. Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn more John is a native of Northeastern Pennsylvania and grew up on the other side of the Muncy Creek, outside of the historical town of Muncy, PA. He started shooting black powder 40 years ago with his father. He inspired John, at age 12, to start making simple powder horns and doing scrimshaw while working alongside him at North East Trade Company (a muzzleloading and trapping supplies store). Ever since, John has become completely consumed by this ancient craft. He spends countless hours doing research and tinkering away in his 1863 basement workshop. John's work is both contemporary and historical. This includes; powder horns, spice boxes, wing-bone turkey calls and other fine accouterments from horn, bone, and wood. During his personal time, John enjoys hunting, fishing, and attending various 18th century events with my family and friends. John is currently a Master Horner in good standing with the Honourable Company of Horners. John's Website: https://pahorner.wixsite.com/pa-horner Learn about traditional hornwork with the Honorable Company of Horners: http://www.hornguild.org/ The Northeast Trading Company: https://www.northeasttradeco.com/online-store

Nathan has been involved in muzzleloading since he was a young boy hunting the Pennsylvania woods with his father and grandfather, but it wasn't until he was older that a deep connection with the land and history was made. As a young man and father, Nathan sees his now 10-year-old blog and magazine articles as a way to give back and share the knowledge he has found in books and first-hand accounts with the rest of the community. This passion to see muzzleloading continue is seen at his home as well, where a custom flintlock rests for each of his children so that they too may return to the woods. I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support: ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more. Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn more Nathan's primary interest in muzzleloading started with hunting but has expanded over the years to focus on the market hunters and the equipment they used when operating out of Fort Pitt. When setting out in the woods to hunt, Nathan does his best to recreate the feelings of those men and women who set out into the unknown frontier some 200 years ago.  Follow Nathan's Blog at https://thebuffalotrace1765.blogspot.com/  Check out his older articles at https://buffalotrace1765.blogspot.com/  Get your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat here Click here to SUBSCRIBE Join the HCH to learn more about traditional horn work Join the CLA today to learn more about longrifle artisanship Join the TMLA to learn more about traditional muzzleloaders Join the NMLRA today to learn more about muzzleloading

Today we're talking with Barry Brakebill, CVA's latest team member and dedicated competitive muzzleloading enthusiast. Barry has decades of experience with competition and muzzleloading, having previously worked with Thompson/Center and Knight Rifles, Barry is bringing his skills to team CVA in the 2022 season. I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support: ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more. Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn more I ask Barry about the competition, how he dealt with Friendship Indiana's infamous wind, and what it's like bringing a non-custom rifle to a series of matches typically dominated by $5000+ custom guns. Even if you aren't into modern muzzleloaders, Barry discusses some of his thoughts and practices to get the most out of any muzzleloader and be as accurate as possible. This episode isn't sponsored, I've always been a fan of the competition end of muzzleloading as shooters and builders try to push the limits of loading from the muzzle. I've known Barry for a few years now after watching him shoot in competitions at the Walter Cline Range in Friendship, Indiana. Barry is a passionate advocate for the sport and I'm excited to see a company like CVA recognize that in giving Barry support and a platform.  Get your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat here Click here to SUBSCRIBE Join the HCH to learn more about traditional horn work Join the CLA today to learn more about longrifle artisanship Join the TMLA to learn more about traditional muzzleloaders Join the NMLRA today to learn more about muzzleloading

Ken is an artist and illustrator whose work has an intensely historical, even biographical concept to it. It is conceived out of the place where a number of important influences come together: his life as an artist; his reverence for history; and a personal study of the lives of the naturalists who traveled Colonial America in the 18th century.  I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support: ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more. Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn more Ken has always been an artist, but his journey has taken him through several different jobs. From radio DJ to department store advertiser Ken's varied past guides him in his journey to connect with the past. I've always been a fan of Ken's work. Living in the same state, I could always seek out his work at living history and muzzleloading events each year. I'm so excited to share his story with you.  As an artist, Ken sees the objects that I paint through the eyes of a 18th century limner, or traveling artist and naturalist. Ken's art helps him keep a close relationship with the past, both spiritually and physically. Follow Ken's work on Facebook  Follow Ken's Frontier Art Blog  Follow Ken's Bag Art Blog  Get your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat here Click here to SUBSCRIBE Join the HCH to learn more about traditional horn work Join the CLA today to learn more about longrifle artisanship Join the TMLA to learn more about traditional muzzleloaders Join the NMLRA today to learn more about muzzleloading

Today we're talking with David Belzer from the great state of Pennsylvania about muzzleloading, mentorship, and how the community as a whole has changed over the last 10 years.  I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support: ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more. Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn more David manages the "Primitive Muzzleloaders" facebook group with nearly 10,000 members. As one of the first and larger groups out there for muzzleloading enthusiasts, David has a unique perspective on the community and it's interests in 2022. We also chat about David's efforts to promote muzzleloading on youtube with his series of tutorials and informational videos. When not working, David also likes to build his own muzzleloaders.  Thanks to some mentorship early on in his life, David's collection of muzzleloaders is largely self made. He even convinced his school to let him machine a lock as part of his curriculum.  You can find David's Youtube channel here   You can find David's Facebook group here  Get your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat here  Click here to SUBSCRIBE  Join the HCH to learn more about traditional horn work  Join the CLA today to learn more about longrifle artisanship  Join the TMLA to learn more about traditional muzzleloaders  Join the NMLRA today to learn more about muzzleloading 

Learn more at ilovemuzzleloading.com Today we're talking about some of the muzzleloading news happening in May 2022.   I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support: ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more. Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn more NEW MEXICO- https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/new-mexico-considers-banning-muzzleloader-scopes Check out https://reenactingschedule.org/ for events in your area Click here to SUBSCRIBE - http://bit.ly/ILMvideo Join the HCH to learn more about traditional horn work - hornguild.org Join the CLA today to learn more about longrifle artisanship - longrifle.com Join the TMLA to learn more about traditional muzzleloaders - traditionalmuzzleloadingassociation.org Join the NMLRA today to learn more about muzzleloading - NMLRA.org   VIDEO CHAPTERS   0:09 Blackpowder Availability   1:02 Percussion Cap Availability  1:55 Blackhorn 209 Availability  3:52 Muzzleloader Scams  9:50 ReenactingSchedule.org  10:49 New Mexico considers removing scopes during Muzzleloaders Season 11:45 Grant's Pistols bring record at auction  12:27 Fall Frolic 2022 Cancelled 13:40 Videos also available on Utreon  13:58 Shop Small as you begin the 2022 season   Muzzleloading, muzzleloader, muzzle loader, mountain man, longhunter, bushcraft, living history, longrifle, flintlock, blackpowder #muzzleloader #muzzleloading #blackpowder 

Learn more at ILoveMuzzleloading.com  Today we're talking with James and Tambi at Schuetzen Blackpowder, the largest importer of European black powder AND a major supporter of grassroots and small club events in the United States.  James and Tambi are black powder shooters themselves and care about the people that make up the black powder community. I ask them about when more black powder will be available, we talk about what is being done to increase supply into the United States, and we find out why there isn't a price increase coming for Schuetzen or Swiss Blackpowder.  I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support: ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more. Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn more  Schuetzen Powder Energetics, Inc. is a national leader in black powder propellants for black powder firearms, pyrotechnics, mining, and military applications.  Schuetzen Powder Energetics, Inc. is a joint venture between Petro-Explo, Inc. and WANO Schwarzpulver GmbH., of Germany. WANO is the largest producer of black powder in Europe and has been producing black powder in the same factory since 1682.   WANO has the widest selection of black powders manufactured to various specifications (MIL-P-223 (USA), NATO, UK, etc.) and can custom manufacture due to its ability to blend a variety of charcoals to specification. I Love Muzzleloading Hats I Love Muzzleloading on Utreon I Love Muzzleloading on Instagram I Love Muzzleloading on Youtube I Love Muzzleloading Facebook

Last week, the Washington Fish and Wildlife commissioners rejected proposals that would have allowed slight modernization to the muzzleloading rules. Currently in Washington State, sights must be open, peep and can include fiber optic inserts. Using any sort of sight with telescopic abilities or any type of glass is against the law. It is also against the law to have any kind of electronic device attached to your muzzleloader, like a camera. The proposed rule changes focused on the following: 1. Allowing the use of 1x or red dot scopes on muzzleloading firearms. 2. Allowing video-cameras to be mounted to muzzleloading firearms. 3. Clarifying that the term “load” refers to the powder charge and projectile and that both must be loaded from the muzzle. (Possibly to restrict the use of the “Federal Fire Stick” during Washington's Muzzleloading season, though it looks to be allowed in the rifle season) Public comments were submitted and boiled down to the following: Common themes: • General support for rule changes• General disagreement about rule changes• Desire to maintain primitive weapon types• Concern about increased hunter participation in muzzleloader seasons• Concern over availability of 1x scopes• Support for rule change due to improved shot placement• Support for 1x scopes on muzzleloading firearms because it enables hunter participation (e.g., poor eyesight may restrict participation with this weapon type) • Concern over ethical shot placement – perception that scopes may enable long- distance shooting GMAC input: 92 (11/12)% agree with proposed changes Concern over scope availability Support for allowing 1x scope due to improved participation  Read the full presentation here On April 7, the commission was split on modifications to the rules that would have allowed muzzleloaders to attach 1-power or red dot scopes to their guns or attach video cameras to their guns. Similar modifications were proposed for archery rules as well. The commission ultimately rejected the muzzleloader scopes, range-finding bow sites and video camera proposals. Source

Today we're talking with Colton Fleetwood a young man dedicated to muzzleloading competitions about the 2022 Alvin C. York Memorial shoot. Colton gives us a report of how the York went this year and a little bit of information about chunk shooting for those of you wanting to try something new. I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support: ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more. Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn more Watch this video about Chunk/Over the Log Shooting to learn more  Learn more about the Alvin C. York Memorial Shoot at their website here  The Alvin C. York Memorial shoot is held each spring in Pall Mall, Tennessee. The next event is March 25th, 2023. The shoot has been held every year since 1993. The location is a pasture on the farm that was deeded to Sgt. York after his heroic acts during World War I. The farm is now a TN state park. This shoot is a reenactment of the over the log shoots held and attended by Sgt. York, both before and after the WW1.  For those who choose to participate in the shoot, dress of the early 1900s is the order of the day. Gentlemen wearing bib overalls sporting very wide loud flowery ties, some may be seen in suits of the day like pinstripe suits and wide-brimmed fedora hats. Ladies, wear dresses that would have been in stylish during that period or bib overalls. Period dress is not required to shoot in the match. Shooters, range from very young, to senior citizens, both male and female participants. Shooters range from those new to muzzle loading, to the weathered skilled veterans. Regardless of your level of skill, the important experience is fun will be had by all, and a great American hero will be honored. I Love Muzzleloading Hats  I Love Muzzleloading on Utreon  I Love Muzzleloading on Instagram  I Love Muzzleloading on Youtube  I Love Muzzleloading Facebook 

Today we're talking with Bill Schneider, a lifelong muzzleloading enthusiast as he shares how he went from throwing tomahawks at 8 years old to helping run the educational programs at the School of the Long Hunter.  I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support: ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more. Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn more    Immerse yourself in an intense weekend of instruction, exploring the role of early frontiersmen on the American frontier. Speakers will focus on the frontier skills of the longhunter. The event is Thursday PM until Sunday Noon. Register on-line at www.prickettsfort.org/register or call (304)363-3030.  Learn more about the School of the Longhunter  Learn about other Prickett's Fort events and activities at www.prickettsfort.org or by calling 304-363-3030.  The Centennial TV mini series - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076993/  1st hand accounts referrenced in this episode  John Tanner - Wikipedia, Abes Books  Here is one of the most remarkable true stories by and about an Indian captive of the late 18th century. John Tanner was abducted when only nine years old and lived 30 years as a tribesman. His difficult and ultimately unsuccessful attempt to re-integrate into white society is also chronicled. James Kenny's Journal and the Frightful Winter of 1761-62 - PDF  Information from Fort Pitt - https://www.fortpitt.org 

This episode is sponsored by ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more.   Today we're talking with Jeff Luke, a contemporary artist and leather worker from Ohio. Jeff specializes in making original leather pouches and accoutrements with inspiration from the 18th and 19th centuries.   We talk with Jeff about his work and how he goes about his creative process and how you can get started making your own accoutrements. It was a pleasure to sit down and talk with Jeff to see and share a new side of his creative work. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I enjoyed it.  Follow Jeff's work on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PoBoyGear Follow Jeff's work on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hide.stitcher/ TC Albert's Book on Recreating the 18th Century Hunting Pouch - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25445537-recreating-the-18th-century-hunting-pouch Affordable leather tools and supplies - Tandyleather.com

This Podcast is Sponsored by THOR Bullets - https://thorbullets.com/  See Mike's work for yourself on his website- https://mikebeliveau.com/ and on youtube- https://www.youtube.com/user/duelist1954 Today we're catching up with muzzleloading and blackpowder icon Mike Beliveau. Mike is a veteran firearms writer who in recent years has left magazine work and focused on his own content production via his website and the Duelist 1954 Youtube Channel. With over 90,000 subscribers on Youtube alone, Mike's knowledge is shared and loved by many a muzzleloading and firearms enthusiast. In the episode we talk with Mike about how his content has changed over the years and why, how he keeps videos interesting for himself and his viewers, the muzzleloading community, and of course - Cap and Ball Revolvers. Some of my favorite articles from Mike: https://mikebeliveau.com/shawn-webster-quillworker-extraordinaire/ https://mikebeliveau.com/long-range-flintlock-shooting-250-yard-shooting-video/https://mikebeliveau.com/bucks-county-flintlock-rifle-build-article/ Duelist's Den Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/mike.belivea... 

Learn more at https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/estes-energetics-seeking-employees-in-minden-la-fueling-rumor-estes-has-purchased-goex   Estes Energetics Websites: https://estesenergetics.com  At this time we don't have official word that GOEX has been purchased by any company in particular, but one rumor is starting to see some backing. In this job posting, posted 12 days ago, Estes Energetics shares that they are looking for a corporate controller in Minden, LA - the home of the Minden GOEX Facility.    Click here to SUBSCRIBE - http://bit.ly/ILMvideo Join the CLA today to learn more about longrifle artisanship - longrifle.com Join the NMLRA today to learn more about muzzleloading - NMLRA.org

This podcast is brought to you by THOR Bullets, visit Thorbullets.com to learn more  Read more today at ilovemuzzleloading.com Today we're talking to Sam and Scott Williams, they are, a father and son duo out in Utah that is passionate about every aspect of muzzleloading that gets some outdoors burning: some powder, their rendezvous veterans, their muzzleloader hunting veterans, we're going to talk a little bit about muzzleloader or hunting out in Utah, but that's like what makes it different or else going to talk about the rendezvous scene out there at West. Sam and Scott travel around even all the way up to Wyoming to go to some rendezvous and compete with their black powder. muzzlers, really just an energizing conversation, and I'm really pleased that this just happened to be our first episode of 2022. I think Sam and Scott both have some great perspectives being a father and son about how they got into it. What keeps them interested in Musling? I think there are some great stories in here that really just set in a spread out the gate on the right foot. So I really hope you enjoy this episode and I'd like to think Sam and Scott for coming on and sharing their stories with us.  Join the CLA today to learn more about longrifle artisanship - longrifle.com Join the NMLRA today to learn more about muzzleloading - NMLRA.org  Muzzleloading, muzzleloader, muzzle loader, mountain man, longhunter, bushcraft, living history, longrifle, flintlock, blackpowder   #muzzleloader #muzzleloading #blackpowder

This podcast is brought to you by THOR Bullets, visit Thorbullets.com to learn more  Read more today at ilovemuzzleloading.com Today we're talking with Brian Kauffman, a muzzleloading enthusiasts from Pennsylvania. Brian is a young father who has been hunting with muzzleloaders for several years now, and has recently taken to building his own flintlocks for hunting and competitive blackpowder shooting. Brian brings a great perspective to the show, sharing what it's like to get started in muzzleloading in recent years, as well as tips on how he's improved his building and shooting skills by joining a local blackpowder club. We'll also talk about the muzzleloading culture of Pennsylvania, a state that has held onto their muzzleloading history since the early days of the United States. Brian brings a great perspective as a history lover and a muzzleloading enthusiast dedicated to the sport and craft. Thank you Brian for coming onto the show! It was a pleasure to talk with you. Subscribe to Brian's channel to see more of his story

This podcast is brought to you by THOR Bullets, visit Thorbullets.com to learn more  Today we're catching up with Eddie Davenport the editor of the NSSA's membership magazine, "The Skirmish Line". Eddie is a diehard blackpowder competitive shooter and muzzleloading hunter. His background in competition and history gives him some interesting perspectives on the sport and the changes it's gone under over the last year.  Eddie is a lifelong competitive shooter and Second Amendment advocate. He is also a Clinical Social Worker Intern and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist. Eddie also has a background as a first responder and is open about his past struggles with PTSD, as well as the struggles of being pro-second amendment within the mental health world.  For contacting Eddie Nssaeditor@gmail.com Or on Instagram Currituck_Kid. The websites https://walkthetalkamerica.org/love/ for free anonymous mental health screenings N-SSA Website http://www.n-ssa.org

Read more today at ilovemuzzleloading.com  This episode brought to you by THOR Bullets. Learn more about THOR Bullets at Thorbullets.com  Today we're talking to Blake Bates, an outdoorsman, and father from the mountains of Arkansas. Blake has been hunting with his family and with their muzzleloaders since he was a boy and recently took his first Arkansas Black Bear with one of his muzzleloaders.  Blake tells the story of his hunt and the unlikely way he came about the bear, but we also discuss how Blake got interested in Muzzleloaders, and why he's passing the tradition down to his kids at a young age.  I mention it in the show, but Blake is about as close to a classic outdoorsman as it gets, he's kind, humble, respectful and truly cares about the animal and its home. It was great to catch up with Blake and hear his great stories, I hope you enjoy them too.  Learn more about the Arkansas State Muzzleloading Association here - https://www.facebook.com/The-Arkansas-Muzzle-Loading-Association-901842476575777/ 

Learn more at ilovemuzzleloading.com   TOPIC LINKS Blackpowder - https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/schuetzen-blackpowder-hosting-2021-blackpowder-giveaway  KY Flintlock Season - https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/kentucky-corps-of-longriflemen-requests-dedicated-flintlock-hunting-season-in-kentucky  Hopkins Book information - https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/volume-ii-of-the-jay-hopkins-bone-tipped-amp-banded-horns-book-is-ready-for-publication  Kalamazoo Show - https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/kalamazoo-living-history-show-preparing-for-return-in-2022  KY-AL Show- https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/2022-alabama-kentucky-rifle-show  Linton - https://www.facebook.com/events/350629303517476  I Love Muzzleloading Hunting Contest-https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/muzzleloader-hunting-giveaway-2021  Click here to SUBSCRIBE - http://bit.ly/ILMvideo 

Learn more about the book at https://themountainmenbook.com/  In the summer of 2015, Jeroen came across an article in National Geographic. The article was about a group of men trekking into the wilderness with no modern equipment, no modern clothes, no modern tools, and they were doing this for fun. A native to the Netherlands, Jeroen had never seen this before and needed to learn more.  As he researched, Jeroen found these men were involved with "The American Mountain Men", or AMM, and an idea, and once-in-a-lifetime adventure began.  After traveling to the United States 7 times, Jeroen spent a lot of time much time with the mountain men in some of the most beautiful locations, but also and in some of the harshest conditions North America has to offer. From -25°C in the North of America, to +40°C in the sunny dry deserts in central America, Jeroen was able to experience America like it was 150 years ago.  Jeroen Nieuwhuis is a commercial portrait photographer based in the Netherlands. Shooting professionally since the age of 17 (now 29) he continuously works for clients all across the globe and has worked with some of the largest advertising companies such as Belstaff, Desperados, Harman Kardon, Heineken, JBL, Johnnie Walker, Shimano, and many more.  “These are men that feel more at home in the woods putting their skill to use trapping, riding, hunting, and wandering than they do in modern society” DUANE ‘BADGER' RICHARDSON Information about the Preorder - https://vimeo.com/557111028  November 2021 Project Update - https://vimeo.com/642100022?embedded=true&source=vimeo_logo&owner=3676281 

This week we're talking with Katie Petry about her recent muzzleloading black bear hunt in New Mexico. I'm really excited to have Katie on the show today to talk about her family history with muzzleloading and how that led to her recent muzzling black bear hunt. Hearing this inspiring story about Katie taking down this black bear with her grandfather's Thompson Center Cherokee is pretty energizing.  "My name is Katie Petry and I'm just a mom from Indiana. I got into muzzleloading through my grandfather when I was a young kid I loved to follow him around, and I begged him to. Let me go hunting with him, so he was my inspiration into all things outdoors. I recently was very very blessed and able to honor his memory by taking my first black beer with a traditional cap and ball muzzleloader that he gave me about fifteen years ago. He passed away two years ago and since then I've been hunting almost exclusively with that muzzleloader. So this was a very special hunt for me as a kid I just a scrawny little kid and I saw my grandpa taking my two older boy: cousins, hunting and I begged him, take me- and he said you know "Oh you're too little you'll get cold, you won't like it", and so finally he was like all right. "You know I'm going to have you shoot my four ten and you're not going to like it. It'll kick and you won't like it, but I'm gonna, let you do it anyway because you keep asking me", and so he let me shoot it and I shot all the cans down that he'd set up for me and he got just an absolute kick out of that yeah. I know I'll, never forget him just laughing and bragging on me and I was very, very young. I can't remember how old I was, but I was so proud of myself and just that whole experience that grandpa was so proud and that I loved it was kind of like the first thing that just got me just passionate about it. I wasn't the only grandkid I wasn't the only girl, but we had a very special bond over anything to do with the outdoors." Katie is an advocate for hunters everywhere using any legal method of take. As a woman in the outdoors, she's overcome some adversity to prove she can hunt just like everyone else, even with her grandfather's old muzzleloader.  I'm looking forward to following Katie's adventures as she plans for her next hunt.  Follow Katie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katie_rvt/  Join the NMLRA today to learn more about muzzleloading - NMLRA.org 

In this episode we're talking with Mel Hankla, renowned historian, author, collector, artist and historic interpreter known for his devotion to all aspects of longrifle culture. We travel down memory lane with Mel, taking a retrospective on how he got his interest in history, how he became one of Hershel House's first students and later went on to collect some of the finest Kentucky Rifles, co-founding the Contemporary Longrifle Association, and most recently, published his own book, "Into the Bluegrass", to document Kentucky's rich history. We cover a broad array of topics with Mel today if you'd like us to go into detail in another episode, let us know or reach out to Mel yourself by using his email - melhankla@amhiss.com Mel Stewart Hankla was born in 1956 and grew up in the small town of Jamestown, Kentucky on the banks of Lake Cumberland. He attended Western Kentucky University earning Bachelor of Science Degrees in Agriculture, and Wildlife Management and Ecology, and a Master of Science Degree in Administration. In 2010 he completed an Educational Doctorate (Ed.D.) in Education Administration. The founder of American Historic Services LLC, he is a noted collector, researcher, lecturer and writer of Kentucky's heritage. He has been an active member of the Kentucky Rifle Association since 1990, is a past president and co-founder of the Contemporary Longrifle Association, and editor of American Tradition magazine. He is a builder of traditional Kentucky Longrifles and in 1984 was awarded a National Endowment of the Arts Folk Art Apprenticeship grant to study with legendary riflesmith Hershel House. A historical actor/educator, he worked 20 years with the Kentucky Humanities Council presenting Chautauqua characters of frontiersman Simon Kenton and General George Rogers Clark. In 2012 he was cast for the leading role, in the PBS documentary, An Audacious American, the story of Kentucky abolitionist Cassius Marcellus Clay. More recently has been an appraiser for Kentucky Educational Televisions popular show, “Kentucky Collectibles.” Hankla serves on the Museum Board of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and on the Advisory Board of the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA.) He is a member of the Kentucky Material Culture Collectors and the prestigious American Society of Arms Collectors. Today, Hankla lives on Heavenly Hill Farm in Carter County, Kentucky with his wife Angela. Information on the Fall Frolic available here - https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/2021-fall-frolic-frontier-art-show-information Into the Bluegrass https://www.intothebluegrass.net/ Follow Mel on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kyhistorian/ Southern Ohio Artisans Workshop -https://www.southernohioartisanworkshops.com/ Western Kentucky University Gunsmithing Seminar -https://www.nmlragunsmithingseminar.org/about Kindig's Book -https://www.shumwaypublisher.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=45 Peterman's Tomahawk Book -https://www.amazon.com/American-Indian-Tomahawks-Harold-Peterson/dp/0882270311 Jimmy Drestor's Powder Horn Book - https://www.amazon.com/Engraved-Powder-Horn-Early-America/dp/0965103900 Kindig Collection -https://kindigantiques.com/kindig-rifles/ FoxFire Volume 5 -https://www.lehmans.com/product/the-foxfire-books-volume-5 Contemporary Longrifle Association -https://www.longrifle.com/

Learn more at ILoveMuzzleloading.com   This week we're talking with Ian Pratt, contemporary artisan, about the Art of the Longrifle. This is a pretty wide subject we're talking about this week, but Ian brings some interesting insights to the conversation. This episode isn't so much about the technical nature of Ian's work, it's more about the influences and thought processes he goes through to create contemporary art using a flintlock muzzleloader as the canvas.  It may get a little funky for you, we go back in time pretty far, but this is definitely one of my favorite conversations from the show. Thank you again, Ian, for coming onto the show to chat with me.  Follow Ian on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ipratt360/  Fossilized human footprints - https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/nature/fossilized-footprints.htm Jim Chambers Flintlocks- http://flintlocks.com/ Southern Artisan Ohio Workshops -https://www.southernohioartisanworkshops.com/ Cabin Creek Muzzleloading - https://www.facebook.com/CabinCreekMuzzleloading   Muzzleloader Magazine -https://www.muzzleloadermagazine.com/  SOAW Scholarship - https://www.southernohioartisanworkshops.com/youth-gunbuilding-scholarship.html Kentucky Rifle Foundation - http://kentuckyriflefoundation.org/

Today we're talking with Aaron Oelger, the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Hodgdon Powder Company about the announcement that Hodgdon will be closing and selling GOEX Blackpowder. Aaron is a 17 year veteran of the outdoor and shooting sports industry and has been with Hodgdon Powder Company for many years. I'd like to thank him for coming on the show and answering some of the questions muzzleloading enthusiasts have about this decision. Mr. Oelger is optimistic about the future of GOEX and has repeatedly stated that GOEX will only sell the brand to someone who can be a true steward of the product moving forward. As a GOEX user himself, Aaron has a passion for all forms of muzzleloading and shares the company's passion for seeing it continue. In case you haven't heard the news: In a press release posted Monday, September 27, 2021 Hodgdon announced they are stopping production of GOEX Blackpowder immediately. Hodgdon has stated that this decision is final, but they are looking to pass the brand into good hands so it can continue and muzzleloading enthusiasts can continue enjoying American-made Blackpowder for generations to come. As of reporting, Hogdon is in talks with several entities about the GOEX brand, they consider this a part of the "open discovery" period common with business buying and selling. If we want to save GOEX Powder, and possibly the sport in the US, we must be kind in our comments and writing. Each comment should highlight the importance of US made black powder to muzzleloading enthusiasts, both for black powder sports, and the preservation of US History. On September 28 we launched the "Save GOEX" campaign to unite enthusiasts in support of the brand, hopefully showing potential buyers how many people this brand impacts. You can learn more about this here About Hodgdon Powder Company, Inc. Established in 1947 by Bruce and Amy Hodgdon, today, sons J.B. and Bob have grown Hodgdon Powder Company into the largest US supplier of smokeless, blackpowder and blackpowder substitute propellants. The company distributes gunpowder under the Hodgdon®, IMR®, Ramshot®, Acccurate®, Winchester®, Pyrodex®, Triple Seven®, Blackhorn 209® and GOEX® brands. Learn more about the brands at these websites - www.Hodgdon.com, www.IMRPowder.com, www.WinchesterPowder.com, www.Ramshot.com , www.AccuratePowder.com, or www.GoexPowder.com and connect with Hodgdon on Facebook or YouTube.

Learn more at ilovemuzzleloading.com Today we're answering some of the top questions from our weekly Muzzleloading Q&A session on the I Love Muzzleloading Instagram. Questions vary from beginner muzzleloading questions to advanced muzzleloading questions about lock replacement, timing and how to get better with your muzzleloader. If there's a question you'd like answered, submit it to us via email at ilovemuzzleloading@gmail.com OR follow us on instagram and chime in during our weekly session. Click here to SUBSCRIBE - http://bit.ly/ILMvideo Muzzleloading, muzzleloader, muzzle loader, mountain man, longhunter, bushcraft, living history, longrifle, flintlock, blackpowder #muzzleloader #muzzleloading #blackpowder

Learn more at ILoveMuzzleloading.com Today we have a special guest, we're talking to Alex from the Frontier Trading Company Youtube Channel. If you have any interest in muzzleloading or living history on Youtube, I would hazard a guess that the frontier trading company youtube videos have been recommended to you here lately. Alex brings a fresh perspective to the Living History, community and muzzleloading by association. He's just recently built his first flintlock lock muzzleloader to go along with his interpretations and his videos. This was a great conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Follow Alex's work Here: YouTube Patreon This episode made possible by THOR Bullets. Learn more at ThorBullets.com

Today we're talking with Darren Binder, the marketing coordinator at Muzzle-Loaders.com about western muzzleloading culture. Having grown up in the eastern side of the US, I'm always excited to talk to western muzzleloaders about how our hobby changes from coast to coast. Follow Darren's work at the links below- Website: https://www.muzzle-loaders.com/ Podcast- https://www.muzzle-loaders.com/muzzleloader-podcastOdysee: https://odysee.com/@Muzzleloaders:5Facebo ok: https://www.facebook.com/MuzzleLoader...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzzleloade...Email: sales@muzzle-loaders.comPhone: 855-236-5000

Today we're talking with Eric van Alstine, a traditional leather worker from the state of Missouri working to recreate the golden age of leatherworking with his contemporary works. Eric really focuses on using historical tools and oftentimes original tools from the eighteen and up to the nineteen hundreds. Eric has a lot to say about the history of leatherworking and where he gets his inspiration from. He is a real student of history when it comes to all of this, and he offers some really interesting perspectives about where he studies where he gets his resources, where he finds originals to be inspired by to make clients and customers bags. "My only, what I call my modern tools is scissors and harness needles and pretty much everything else is old, antique tools from the Golden Age of leather work and leatherworkthat golden age when happened, were started in about 1826 and then you know it kind of you know went on up until the early nineteen hundreds, and so all my tools come from that time frame and I do have one piece- it goes back to about the late 1700s, I don't use it- it just sits on the shelf. I'm a student of history, American history and I derive a lot of stuff from there and I see a lot of guys that sit there and say: Oh, this is the way it was. This is the way it was you know, but they miss out on the harness makers and the saddle makers and how beautiful their work really was. And so I try to take what those harness makers did in the back, what I call the mountain regions and everything- and you know recreate what they would have made: with the tools that they had, and so that's what makes mine look a little different than most. You can go out west and sit down with some of these old saddle makers and they just make beautiful works of art, and you know, 1700s hand-stitched saddles, they had to have somebody make them, and you know it's a lost and dying art of what was. I try to keep that alive by picking up old, antique leatherworking tools. I employ all those in my work and at the end of the day it looks a little bit different than most, and that's why I like to do. " Follow Eric's Work Instagram - Instagram.com/ironweed_leather Facebook - Eric Van Alstine Email - eric.vanalstine(At)gmail.com

Learn more at ilovemuzzleloading.com Safety: Never put smokeless powder into a muzzleloader that is not rated for it. The muzzleloaders Nick is using and referencing are custom built to meet the demands of Smokeles Powder. Always follow manufacturer guidelines and safety protocol for your muzzleloader. For Nick Parcher, muzzleloading looks a bit different than many of us are used to. Nick is focused on two things, precision, and hunting. In the late 1990s, Savage arms released the first "mass produced" smokeless muzzleloader, the "ML" and later the "ML2". The fallout from these rifles reached far and wide, they lead to a series of injuries and muddied the water on muzzleloaders and how to use them. But from the ashes of the Savage ML came a new breed of precision muzzleloading, one that would leave the roundball , sabot, and blackpowder behind. Nick is an avid smokeless muzzleloader enthusiast and has been since the launch of the Savage ML. "Savage didn't really know what they were doing, in starting a whole new breed of muzzleloader", Nick says, and he was right. While the ML and ML2 are relegated to aftermarket parts for their shooters in 2021, Nick is part of a community doing what Savage couldn't, pushing muzzleloading to the limit while being as safe as possible. Hunting for Nick has changed a lot over the years, when he was younger he hunted in a party with his buddies, all tracking and pushing deer through the woods/fields with shotguns. As his interested changed, and he moved towards hunting from a blind, he needed something with more accuracy and more range. Before switching to a muzzleloader, 190-200yds was as far as Nick had ever shot, now it's much further than that, about 492 yards. For 2021, Nick is hoping to take a deer at ~800 yards. When it comes to the safety of modern smokless muzzleloaders, Nick is happy about the changes in technology and mentality among shooters, he's become a go to person to run simulations on pressure calculations to make sure a load is safe before it's shot. "Now I'm not going to lie, a couple of these guys actually blow up guns or you know most barrels getting to know stuff, but it was under a more controlled scenario where they kind of saw coming right. They'd push the limit a little too far and and nobody really got hurt, but these pressure traces were all over the message boards and and people were starting to do that and then, of course, quick loads came along. Quick loads had been out for a long time, but had never really been applied to muzzle loading and that's and that's kind of where I took over I took quick loads and being an engineer and using a lot of software, I kind of worked it out and and now quick loads is actually the go to name. So whenever somebody asks me, what is as safe to shoot right. It takes me just a minute or two to plug the numbers in and find out. I can say, here's the velocity you're going to get and here's the pressure you're going to see and based on the kind of gun, whether it's a good idea or it's a bad idea! " As any muzzleloading enthusiast will tell you, hunting seasons are too short to be "enough" muzzleloading for the year. Nick continues to be hooked to this day, sending nearly 1000 rounds a year downrange. Competitive shooting became a way to practice for the hunt, and try new things. Nick now travels as much as he can to competitive matches, and continues to try to enter "Precision Rifle Matches" for modern center fire rifles with his muzzleloader to prove a muzzleloader can compete and expose more to the muzzleloading hobby. Reception has been cold though, but Nick is hopeful for the future. In recent years, Nick has participated in and now runs the "Midwest Muzzleloader Classic", a long range muzzleloading match in Iowa. All muzzleloaders are welcome, but you'll shoot the same course of fire if you have a break action or a long range bolt action inline muzzleloader, so come prepared! Course of Fire is 3 rounds at 200 yards, one at each plate 12", 6", and 4" 3 rounds at 300 yards, one at each plate 12", 6", and 4" 3 rounds at 400 yards, one at each plate 12", 6", and 4" 3 rounds at 500 yards, one at each plate 12", 6", and 4" 3 shot group at 100 yards will be the tie breaker. The prizes this year are Medford Knives donated two knives $600 each Tactile Turn Titanium bolt action pen $100 Defiance Machine 50% off an action $755 value Nightforce Optics 25 hats and loads of other swag Berger Bullets 100 bullet your choice Vihtavuori powder 1lb of powder and lots of reloading manuals Hankins Rifles Smooth Form Die Fury Bullets TBD Leupold TBD Arrowhead Rifles TBD For more information on this match, check out the flyer at ILoveMuzzleloading.com or visit the facebook event here. Nick also hosts a series of "Cold Bore Matches" that, as the title states, rely on the barrel of your rifle being cold, forcing the shooter to know their gun and how it behaves with unknown yardages. These "cold Bore" matches are open to center fire shooters, but Nick has been converting them to muzzleloaders for some time now. It's hard to sell a production gun to a custom muzzleloader shooter, Nick is well past anything offered by the "Big 3", but he respects their place in the community. If you ask Nick how to get started in muzzleloading, he's going to recommend the best of the best, something that does what he likes and it'll run nearly $4,000. "Most people can't and won't spend that kind of money on a muzzleloader, and I get that. There's a need for those $300-$500 guns out there, they bring people into the sport." I often hear people complain that inline/modern muzzleloaders only shoot muzzleloaders for 2 weeks out of the year, that they don't care about the muzzleloading community. Nick is the opposite of that. I don't know that I've met someone that shoots as much and cares as much about seeing muzzleloading of all types preserved and passed on to future generations. He cares about the sport, the people, and the businesses that make it all possible. 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Read more at ILoveMuzzleloading.com Recently, the summer issue of American frontiersman magazine came out and it is all focusing on muzzleloading and early American fire arms. This is some great exposure for the muzzleloading community. Mike Beliveau has a great article in this magazine about smooth bore accuracy, so be sure to check this out. The Bryan station muzzleloaders club at Wilmore, Kentucky has added two more table shoots to their match structure for the year, they'll be hosting the first on July 25 and the second on November 28 This past June was the national 4H shooting sports competition, competitors from all over the country traveled into Nebraska to compete in a variety of shooting sports all offered by the 4H program. One shooter was recognized by Schuetzen powder as one of their kind of sponsored or supported, shooters. Schuetzen and Swiss black powder wanted to congratulate their local forage champion Julia Davis and the Texas team. For this summer, the Wolf Creek Cap Snappers are going to be hosting a summer muzzling match on August 22, 2021 in Chester Hill Ohio. If you're in Tennessee and looking to test the metal with your modern long range inline muzzleloading, I really encourage you to check out the Tennessee Inline Championship on August 20 and 21. This match is very structured, relying on the NRA classification guidelines, but this is good, it keeps you in competition with similarly skilled shooters. This is a great match that grows every year, now is the time to get in and have some fun. The Chattanooga Conservancy has discovered a swamped, dugout canoe in the Chattanooga river. In coordination with the South Carolina institute of archaeology and anthropology, and the forest service, a team worked together to bring the canoe out from the river and into a cradle where the canoe can safely be removed from the river and preserved. On July 10th and 11th, Bergara launched their first Bergara experience event in a little over two years. I'm really hoping to see out of this is some more on the Paramount HTR. Muzzle-Loaders.com shared in a new video series about the Accura LRX and MRX, sharing they are expecting their first shipment in August, 2021

Learn more at ilovemuzzleloading.com Hi, I'm Ethan and I love muzzleloading. Today we're talking with Paul from The Orion Foundation Instagram page. Paul has been a true inspiration for me and several of the other young muzzleloading enthusiasts in the contemporary era. What Paul's doing is really unique and really special for the muzzleloading community. He serves a a great service to the community at large, bringing people in and showing them that you don't have to focus in on one aspect of muzzleloading to enjoy it. Paul's going to talk a lot about how he works at getting his kids and their friends interested in muzzleloading and the outdoors. What Paul has to say is really important and he's doing is something that we should all take to heart and try to learn from so that we can all pass the torch of muzzleloading onto the next generation. Follow Paul's work https://www.buckskinning.org/ https://www.orionfoundation.org/ https://www.instagram.com/theorionfoundation/ Paul's "Green River Boys" Project is online now in it's preliminary stage. Please check it out and consider starting a club in your area https://www.greenriverboys.com Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

Learn more at ilovemuzzleloading.comBill Raby video cata log taken down by YouTube . 26 videos have been allowed to stay, but Bill is leaving YouTube.[https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=66232.0][https://rumble.com/c/c-913677]Odyssey video is ILM choice - [https://odysee.com/@ILoveMuzzleloading:f ]Hogdon branded BH209 bottles are appearing in the wild, with shooters receiving orders with the newly branded bottles. Other modern supplies are coming back in stock too with IMR whitehots, Pyrodex, Triple 7 and modern projectile products arriving to stores. Knight reveals first photo of Knight Peregrine in production. Preorders are slated to start soon, but we are waiting for more details. Rock island auction begins updating catalog for the September 2021 premier Slated for September 10-12 the auction has many more muzzleloaders than normal and will feature some rare finds.KY corps of longrifle even looking for competitive teams for the 21st annual match. Click here to SUBSCRIBE - http://bit.ly/ILMvideoJoin the NMLRA today - NMLRA.orgCHAPTERS0:00 Bill Raby leaving youtube 2:42 BH 209 Restock underway5:04 Knight Peregrine First look 7:17 RIA Shares New photos of September 2021 Premier8:03 In Closing

Learn more at ilovemuzzleloading.comFrank House is an internationally known contemporary longrifle master but he doesn't let that go to his head. In the old locksmith's house in Woodbury Kentucky you'll find Frank and Lally House working in their studios just about everyday of the week and if they aren't, Lally will be in the flowerbeds and Frank will be in the garage working on an old car.As a young boy, Frank hated school, but he did like making things with his hands. From a young age, he was in the shop making all manner of things sharp and pointy. He went on to welding school and later became a first-class boilermaker. In the 1980s, work was slow, Frank finally had time to begin working in his own shop. After a trip to Sears Frank came home with a bandsaw and got to work. When the boiler markers called him back to work he said, "Go to hell" and has been building longrifles ever since.Read more about Frank and Lally's Work: https://www.blackpowdermag.com/frank-and-lally-house-cla-featured-artists/http://www.kentuckymonthly.com/culture/kentucky-longrifle/http://www.housebrothersproject.com/articles/article1.htmlhttps://www.fieldandstream.com/articles/hunting/2013/04/hershel-house-guns-kentucky-flintlock/https://americanshootingjournal.com/exclusive-interview-with-frank-and-lally-house/Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

Learn more at ilovemuzzleloading.com Hodgdon estimates 2-8 Weeks for Blackhorn 209 delivery to stores, this is similar to the information released in February, about March/April delivery. Hopefully, we see Blackhorn 209 on shelves soon. With the competition season picking up, shooters are looking for powder. Those who have ordered/preordered new rifles for 2021 are concerned they have paperweights, with some online looking for information on shooting other substitutes until the shortage ends. NRA Camp needs caps for their summer kids' camp! Manufacturers can't help due to the market volatility, they are asking volunteers to part with some caps to help kids over the summer. The NMLRA will be collecting caps for any donors during the Spring National Shoot. Anyone with extras is encouraged to bring some extras to send to the kids. By collecting caps from many into one shipment, the hazmat fees will be limited. Related to Caps, last week muzzle-loaders.com received a shipment of #11 and #10 caps, as of recording, all but the Schuetzen Musket caps are sold out. Subscribe to their email newsletter to be notified of the next shipment. On Thursday this week, Grafs and Sons was restocked in Winchester magnum #11 caps. They also have RWS and Schuetezen caps in stock. Hopefully this is indicative of the shortages we've seen in the last 18 months coming. To a close Muzzle-loaders.com is hosting a giveaway for father's day! In preparation for Father's Day, we are giving away a Traditions Pursuit VAPR XT!!! Comment, share, and fill out the entry form below for your chance to win! The winner will be selected on June 9th and the rifle will arrive at your door before Father's Day! Good luck and Happy Father's Day!!!⁠ CLICK HERE TO ENTER: Online registration is open for the NMLRA Spring National Shoot. You'll get $5 off your registration fee AND you won't have to wait in line before the shoot. Visit [NMLRA.org] for more information. If you are planning to shoot a lot, give the office a call and ask them to organize your targets before the shoot. You can pick up your packet of targets with your shooter badge and be off the races in no time. NBC Article - On May 23, 2021 NBC News published an article that feels like a targeted hit piece aimed at muzzleloading enthusiasts around the United States. The article focuses on a crime that was committed with a blackpowder muzzleloading cap and ball revolver, we certainly agree the crime was horrible and any loss of life is upsetting, but the article attempts to demonize muzzleloaders in a way that we aren't familiar with. Pro-Gun control rhetoric has been saved for modern firearms for years, but I fear this marks the first foray into including muzzleloaders in the fight. Maybe I'm overly concerned, but I think the article is important for us to read and understand where the conversation about muzzleloaders could be going, so we may be properly prepared to preserve our passion for muzzleloading.

Alexander Hamilton Pistols have sold for one million dollars at the Rock Island Auction Company. It's a chunk of change, but wow, the honor to own a piece of American history like this is second to none. Congratulations to the new owner! Learn more at ilovemuzzleloading.com Join the NMLRA today - NMLRA.org

Read more today at ilovemuzzleloading.com May has just started and we already have big news for muzzleloading enthusiasts. Some unexpected news broke this week via the Outdoor Wire, Smith & Wesson has announced they will be divesting the Thompson/Center Arms brand. Sadly, Smith & Wesson haven't owned Thompson/Center for 20 years, having bought the company in 2006 and many feel S&W never gave the brand a chance, citing limited releases and support for their once best-selling muzzleloading rifles and the customers who shoot them. It's a sad day to see such an iconic brand being discarded by Smith and Wesson. With interest in muzzleloaders still climbing, they are losing out on a real opportunity. Hopefully, someone else will see the opportunity at hand and invest in Thompson/Center Arms, giving muzzleloading enthusiasts more choice in their next muzzleloader. Georgia House Bill 362 was signed into law on May 1, 2021, surrounded by a CVA Hat and the new Paramount HTR. Being their home state, perhaps CVA, and their parent company, BPI Outdoors had a hand in this new bill. Previously, the caliber limit was .44 caliber. This is a large change, taking the caliber size well below the needed .40 caliber to allow for the new CVA Paramount HTR and Knight Peregrine. It's an exciting time to be in the muzzleloading industry. Innovation keeps coming and it looks like some states want to keep sportsmen happy! Cap and ball shooters can rejoice! Schuetzen Black Powder just received 2 MILLION RWS caps today. Soon they will be on their way to distributors here in the states shortly. With shortages looking like they could continue through the better half of 2021, this is welcome news. “2 million RWS 1075s and 1075+ percussion caps shipping out to our distributors. Can't shoot black powder without percussion caps.” — Schuetzen Black Powder Join the NMLRA today Sources- Thompson Center Devested by Smith and Wesson - https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/smith-wesson-brands-inc-announces-intent-to-sell-thompsoncenter-brand Schuetzen RWS Caps - https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/schuetzen-blackpowder-shipping-2-million-rws-caps GA Hunting Law- https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/georgia-governor-brian-kemp-legalizes-hunting-with-a-40-caliber-muzzleloader