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I'm getting burnt out on handguns these days and I'm seriously considering getting into muzzleloading. Okay, in-line M/L. I do not hunt anymore so this will be a fun/range gun toy, probably scoped. Currently looking at the T/C Omega and Encore series. Encore M/L is more versatile (benefit of available centerfire metallic caliber barrel options) but the Omega looks to be easier to clean/maintain/use as a M/L. My problem is....I DO NOT know the first thing about M/L's.
.45 or .50 cal.? Pyrodex or FFF? Sabots? (thought that was the day God took a rest.) Patches? We don't need no stinkin' patches! Nipples? Got four, mine and hers. Shoot a .45 cal. projectile out of a .50 or visa versa? My brain (small as it is) is already overloading, and I haven't even started yet!
Are there any recomended books or websites available for someone who is totally new to these types of firearms? My primary interest is in the more modern inline M/L's at this time (maybe go to the side hammer style later) so this area is what I want to brush up on. So, where do I go for the Muzzleloading 101 class?
Thanks for your replies.
.45 or .50 cal.? Pyrodex or FFF? Sabots? (thought that was the day God took a rest.) Patches? We don't need no stinkin' patches! Nipples? Got four, mine and hers. Shoot a .45 cal. projectile out of a .50 or visa versa? My brain (small as it is) is already overloading, and I haven't even started yet!
Are there any recomended books or websites available for someone who is totally new to these types of firearms? My primary interest is in the more modern inline M/L's at this time (maybe go to the side hammer style later) so this area is what I want to brush up on. So, where do I go for the Muzzleloading 101 class?
Thanks for your replies.