wipe the barrel dry and push a few dry patches through the bore with the jag and ramrod. Once the bore is dry, push a lightly oiled patch through to ensure that the barrel doesn’t rust up while the muzzleloader is stored. Be careful to not excessively oil the bore, as it can cause...
Traditional black powder can be used in any variety of muzzleloader, though more modern pellet forms are also available. These are pre-measured into compact pellets that can be dropped into the barrel to load. Traditional powder has a tendency to rust barrels if not cleaned regularly and effi...