while I was cleaning a muzzle loader, the wire brush broke free and is now stuck in the barrel. The rifle is a side lock, so i cant just push it out from the other end. Any ideas?

I'm thinking of buy a new muzzleloader and the Impact looks like a really good deal. This would be my son's gun when I get the funds for a PRO HUNTER. THOMPSON/CENTER MENU T/C IMPACT!™ The Impact's break-open design makes this one easy-to-load, easy-to-clean muzzleloader. But...

I have a ny hunter safety course and hunted this year for rifle. Do I need another course for muzzleloader?? Thanks.

My wife is getting me a muzzleloader for Christmas... she's on a budget, and I'm going to hunt with it 3-4 days a year. I don't want a complete POS, but I can't see spending stupid money on one either. Does anyone have any insight into the NY compliant assault weapons of the future? I'm leaning...

I'd love to get myself a muzzleloader/black powder rifle but I really know nothing about what is out there or if anyone around here is into the hobby. I really like the Pennsylvania long-rifle, are there flintlock black powder rifles out there? I'm interested to know about powder costs...

New Remington 700 Ultimate Muzzleloader announced at NRA 2014 4/28/14| by Jim Grant Kick butt like a revolutionary war sniper. (Photo by Jim Grant) Remington revealed its newest edition to the 700 series line at the the NRA annual convention in Indianapolis. The model 700 Ultimate...

Hey guys, I got the itch for a more traditional muzzleloader. I have been looking at Kentucky, great Plains, Tennessee, and Hawken style rifles from various brands (Pedersoli, Traditions, Lyman). Haven't made up my mind yet which style I want. Is there a local shop on the Island preferably...

A while back a bought a CVA Kodiak in .45 [discontinued 2007] never fired. I have an opportunity to buy a CVA Wolf in .50 [also never fired] for a good price. .50 seems to be more common/available .... is there any other advantage of .50 over .45?

My son and I are going to be building a muzzleloader from a kit and want some guidance. What experience do any of you have with these kits or others? We are skilled with building and have all the necessary tools, we want a good introductory kit with the idea that this in preparation for us...

Sorry guys I know muzzleloader are't talked about here too much,but I was wondering if anyone knows of a place where they teach the proper use of using a muzzleloader rifle (loading,cleaning,firing).....Thanks.....Moe

I was wondering what would be a good scope for my Thompson Center triumph? I would like one made in the USA but I might not be able to afford one

Do many people shoot muzzleloaders at Brookhaven? Will I get run out of dodge if I bring a .54 cal Hawken to shoot? Or would Calverton be a better place.