In this episode of the Muzzle-Loaders.com Podcast, Hunter is joined by Tony Smotherman of CVA to discuss the launch of the new CVA Endura Series. The Endura is CVA’s most advanced muzzleloader ever, featuring a Bergara precision barrel, Variflame ignition with a magnetic bolt face, and compatibility with Blackhorn 209 and select smokeless powders. With Pro and LRH models available, the Endura sets a new standard for long-range muzzleloading performance.
Muzzleloader season is inching ever closer! Do you know which bullet you will be using this fall? Today, Darren and Nate discuss the best muzzleloader bullets in the world. If you are looking to try a new bullet this season then this episode will give you a solid understanding of the best options. We hope that you enjoy this episode!
What do muzzle brakes, the NFL draft, and the apocalypse all have in common? The Muzzle-Loaders Extravaganza Podcast, of course! In today's episode, Darren and Hunter are taking a break from the usual podcast structure, and instead discuss various muzzleloader topics in a brand new light. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode.
Nothing gets the blood pumping like shooting a cap and ball revolver! In many ways, Pietta has set the standard when it comes to black powder cap and ball revolvers. Pietta products are world class in durability, accuracy, and overall quality. Today, we sit down with Alessandro Pietta and discuss the rich history of Pietta and all things black powder. Alessandro has been working with cap and ball revolvers for his entire life and is a wealth of information. Stay tuned for the muzzleloader action!
The new Hornady Bore Driver ELD-X muzzleloader bullet is prepared to take the world by storm! In this episode, Darren and Preston discuss muzzleloader hunting, ballistics, and the new Hornady Bore Driver ELD-X! This conversion is packed with fascinating technical muzzleloader information! Stay tuned for the action!
Darren and Nate from Muzzle-Loaders.com discuss their favorite hunting muzzleloaders in this episode of the Muzzle-Loaders podcast. It can be difficult to choose a hunting muzzleloader. There are a lot of choices and many things to consider when purchasing a muzzleloader. Today, Nate and Darren talk about their top choices when it comes to hunting muzzleloaders.
Are you ready to hear all about the history of cap and ball revolvers? Today, Darren is chatting with Collin Elam, a black powder enthusiast with a special affinity for cap and ball revolvers. This is a topic that we have wanted to cover on our show for a long time and we are excited to have Collin's expertise on this episode. Collin is a wealth of information on everything from the history of muzzleloader pistols to the functionality of cap and ball revolvers.
2022 was a tough year for the Muzzle-Loaders.com crew when it comes to hunting! Today, Darren and Nate discuss their experiences during the 2022 Oregon whitetail muzzleloader hunt. There were a lot of highs and a lot of lows during this hunt, but most importantly, they guys were able to spend a lot of time in the woods! We hope that you enjoy hearing about our muzzleloader hunting experience!
If you have listened to our show for any length of time, you know that we are passionate hunters and as such we enjoy talking about different kinds of hunting throughout the nation. Today, we are joined by Matt Bullins who is another passionate hunter and we discuss things like muzzleloader hunting whitetail and careers in the outdoors. Matt is a co-host of the the Red Rising hunting show and has many years of experience in outdoor film making. He also has a tremendous amount of experience hunting with Traditions muzzleloaders and we were able to chat about some of his field experiences with Traditions. Stay tuned for the action!
Hunting, fishing, and living the outdoor lifestyle is the only life that Walker and Wyatt Schearer have ever known! Walker and Wyatt are the children of Chad and Marsha Schearer, the hosts of Shoot Straight TV. These guys have been hunting on TV since they were small children and have traveled all over the world. We were fortunate enough to catch up with Walker and Wyatt on our recent trip to Montana and learn a little bit more about their life and experiences.
Are you curious about the CVA brand? Then this is the podcast for you! Join us as we sit down with Dudley McGarity, the former CEO of BPI! Dudley McGarity has been involved in the muzzleloader industry for decades and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things black powder. Today, we are talking about the CVA brand from past to present. The CVA brand has a very interesting history and we really enjoyed this conversation. If you have any questions then please let us know in the comments below!
It was a pleasure to chat with Jason Gatliff (Owner of the Muzzleloader Magazine) about all things muzzleloading! In this episode, we were able to chat with Jason about everything from life on the frontier to the beginnings of the Muzzleloader Magazine. Jason is a very genuine lover of muzzleloading and historical preservation and it was incredible to be able to have this conversation with him. I hope that you enjoy this episode as much as we did!
Hunting & cooking are two sides to the same coin for Mike Reeber who has spent the majority of his life pursuing his passion for both! In today's episode of the Muzzle-Loaders Podcast, we are catching up with Mike Reeber. Mike was born and raised in the Northeast and has been an avid hunter his whole life. We really enjoyed hearing about Mike's hunting experiences over the years. Mike is also a professional chef and he specializes in preparing wild game. In this episode, Mike will share some key knowledge to help you prepare the best tasting wild game possible.
Ralph & Vicki have many years of experience in archery, rifle, and muzzleloader hunting. We are excited to share some of their knowledge with you today! On this episode of the Muzzle-Loaders Podcast, we are chatting with Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo of The Choice. We had a blast talking about hunting and living the outdoor lifestyle with them. @Ralph and Vicki have also worked very closely with Traditions Muzzleloaders over the years and we were able to get some of their valuable insight into guns the like NitroFire and Vortek StrikerFire! I hope that you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!
Who better to talk skirmishing with than the 7 time N-SSA National Champion, Eddie Davenport! The N-SSA stands for North South Skirmish Association. Their focus in on muzzleloader competitions and historical preservation through the Civil War era. Some of the best muzzleloader marksman come from all over the country to participate in N-SSA sanctioned skirmishes and test their skills with a muzzleloader and Eddie Davenport is one of the best. I really enjoyed sitting down with Eddie and talking about his role at the N-SSA as well as his over twenty years of experience in muzzleloading. We were also able to talk about Eddie's current work with Walk the Talk America, a non-profit who's goal it is to stand in the gap between mental health and the firearm industry. We found this conversation particularly interesting and we hope that you enjoy it. N-SSA Website: http://www.n-ssa.org/ Walk the Talk America: https://walkthetalkamerica.org/
Country music, muzzleloaders, and history are the passions of Hawken Horse, Andrew Scott Wills! Today, we will discuss everything from Andrew's time in the country music scene to the history of life on the frontier. Andrew is a very interesting person and holds a treasure-trove of muzzleloader and historical knowledge. We hope that you enjoy this unique and exciting conversation.
Today we are going over our recent load development experience with the CVA Accura LR-X! Muzzleloader load development provides many unique and exciting challenges. When conducting load development with a muzzleloader, there are many variables that make it more challenging than load development with a centerfire rifle such as consistency of the pack, barrel cleanliness, and moisture levels. All of these things must be accounted for when conducting muzzleloader load development. In today's episode, we are going to cover our recent load development experience with the CVA Accura LR-X. This muzzleloader was a lot of fun to shoot and very accurate. We hope that you enjoy this conversation and be sure to leave your questions in the comments below!
Today, Darren and Gary are discussing all things Blunderbuss including history, kit assembly, and turkey hunting! The Blunderbuss is a very unique muzzleloader so it is only fitting that the History is equally unique. When most people think of the Blunderbuss they think of pirate ships or Elmer Fudd but the Blunderbuss is much more than that. In addition to being the ideal choice for clearing ship decks, the Blunderbuss also played a crucial role in settling the frontier! Tune in to this episode of the Muzzle-Loaders Podcast to learn even more about the Blunderbuss!
Today, we will be tackling some common muzzleloader myths and misconceptions! Muzzleloading is a highly technical sport and a breeding ground for false information. It is our desire to decrease the barrier of entry into muzzleloading and help pave the way for new people to join our sport. In this episode, we endeavor to set the record straight with regard to some of these common muzzleloader myths.
Backcountry, bushcraft, and black powder are the name of the Game for Paul Laster of The Orion Foundation Instagram page! We had an absolute blast chatting with Paul on this week's episode of the Muzzle-Loaders podcast. Paul's history with muzzleloading is extremely compelling and his knowledge of muzzleloader history is incredible! Today, Darren and Paul discuss all things bushcraft and black powder in an episode for the ages!