My Journey Into Traditional Muzzleloaders.

[Denny Ducet]

I figured I would share with those who might be interested in a short read on my journey to Muzzleloaders.

http://dennyducet.blogspot.com/2017/02/flint-steel-and-blackpowder.html

After decades in the high speed world of tactical firearms, black powder is a reprieve to say the least.

[nosrettap1958]

I think of it also as a national pride issue. The term 'Kentucky' rifle is well known throughout the world and is the reason we were known by the world as a 'Nation of riflemen.' 

[rich pierce]

Welcome, and keep enjoying the journey!

[Bill Raby]

   I got into muzzleloaders a few years ago because every time I went to Cabelas to get ammo or reloading components for the modern guns, they were always sold out. Same on the internet. But they always had plenty of muzzleloader stuff in stock. So I bought a cap and ball revolver. Had a lot more fun with it than I ever expected to. So I got another one. After that came the rifles. I always liked building stuff so I started building muzzleloaders. I am totally hooked on it now. Traditional muzzleloaders are just more fun than the modern stuff.

[Darkhorse]

Hello Denny and welcome to the sane world.

[Daryl]

I also got into BP shooting a few years ago and still learning - few years, meaning 4 1/2 decades. Time goes by quickly when you are having fun.  Many of the FAMILY here did the same.
Welcome!

[Maven]

 So Denny, is Ric Carter going to build a flintlock rifle for you?  Nice essay, btw!

[hanshi]

I got into muzzleloaders sometime in the mid 1960s.  The "60s" also was the decade I got my first flintlock; so I guess I'm looking at 50+ years ago.  Quite a few passed through my hands but my very first one stayed at home.

[oldtravler61]

   Denny welcome to the ALR glad your here. Oldtravler

[Dave Patterson]

   I got into muzzleloaders a few years ago because every time I went to Cabelas... they always had plenty of muzzleloader stuff in stock...

Sounds like Reno needs a better Cabelas'. 

Welcome, Denny.  Reading your (excellent) blog piece, it sounds like you've found your way home. 

[conquerordie]

Welcome Denny. I've enjoyed your writings dealing with modern aspects of shooting for awhile.  I started with blackpowder when I was 5, went tacticool around 25, and now I'm back to flintlocks. I walk in both worlds as each has there use. You will not find a more knowledgeable group of guys willing to share their experience than you will on ALR. Next you'll be stocking a rifle. It happens to all of us!
Greg

[Heavies]

Really enjoy you shooting vids. I wish we had an area like this, in my state, where we can enjoy nature and go target shooting. 

I love watching these traditional rifles shooting on YouTube.  Wish more people would produce them.

How about making one that includes folks talking about their rifles, like who built them, historical tidbits on it's style, and loads they use for it, as well as shooting them?.  That's always interesting to me.