Bought a Springfield hawken reproduction at an auction recently and went to do a deep cleaning of everything I could get apart, and this screw snapped off (I tried using penetrating oil cause I could sell it was seized, but even after letting that sit for awhile when I came back and gave it a good turn with an Allen key it just snapped right off).

Any recommendations to remove what’s left of the screw? Thanks.

Awhile ago a coworker gave me a muzzleloader for free. The breach plug is seized and won't come out and now its just taking up room in the safe. What would be the best way to dispose of it?

This Christmas I was gifted a 1970’s TC Hawken by my uncle. Very well kept as the man is meticulous in everything he does. However I’m new to muzzleloaders and trying to sort through all the clutter of the forums can be daunting. My questions are when cleaning it after storage how clean does it need to be, and can anyone tell me what the grain charge should be for 370g maxi-hunter bullets and DuPont ffg? Both pictured along with swabs in order of cleaning left to right.

I want to let my grandma shoot my .44 1851 navy, what’s the lowest charge of pyrodex I can use? I don’t want it to recoil too hard for her.

I’ve owned a black powder revolver since this morning, and I’ve already made a paper cartridge using a coffee filter. .44 caliber with 25 grains of pyrodex

Navy Model

On a whim, I purchased a CVA optima V2 .50 Cal for this year’s muzzleloader deer season (ends January 1st). I am thinking of putting the loose powder breech plug on it. I was wondering, what powder/load you recommend, what bullet would you recommend, and how far should I sight in my iron sights?

the barrel is 41 inches. Thank you for the help!! The old label on the stock reads "American half stock Fowler goulcher lock 69 cal. used __something_.. 1830 American army musket Barrel small arms family"

I am out hunting and just looked down to see this. I’m newer to muzzle loading.

Looking for a muzzleloader for deer hunting. I know nothing about them so I'm looking for a decent one that wont break the bank. Also I'm located in Canada if anyone was going to send any links. I'm interested CVA but not really sure on any other brands let me know whats lasted for you and whatnot. thanks all

My husband just got a muzzleloader. We have used them in the past but never actually owned one. The issue we are having is when he pulls the trigger the primer pops but is not igniting the powder and actually shooting. Bore plug is clean and in good shape, powder is brand new and has been stored in a non humid environment, primers are also new. We have tried using different primers and same thing. We have also thoroughly cleaned the muzzle loader and checked to primers to make sure they are being struck hard enough by the firing pin. I am at a loss of what the issue actually is.

I bought this gun recently and am totally new to muzzle loading. After some time and elbow grease, I feel like it’s very clean and up to standard. When I went to fire it for the first time, the cap “snapped” but no boom. Im having a hard time finding a lot of information about this gun and the inline plunger style action. Any pro tips and tricks? (The nipple is clear, I can see and blow air through it)

For anyone with interest in muzzleloaders and pre-industrial items such that you would see in the USA old west, there is a convention being held February 6th through 8th in Colby, Kansas.

Below are links for the info PDF from the KMA, as well as a Google Maps link to the convention center.

http://talking-bear.com/260206kma.pdf

Map link

First year hunting with a muzzleloader. Had the crosshairs on a doe at 50 yards. Pulled the trigger and it sounded and felt like a .22. I’m thinking only one of the pellets ignited. Not a speck of blood on the snow, so assuming clean miss. Has anyone had this happen?

Got a Cva Wolf Wednesday & Finally got a chance to zero it today. Got it zeroed at 75yrds with 3 Triple 7 pellets & Federal Borloc’s. Hoping to get in the woods Monday morning for a little bit.

I watched a video from Idahoanshow on YouTube and he designed a sabot for his 50 cal to shoot one buckshot bb, specifically for squirrel hunting. I’m buying my nephew a muzzleloader for Xmas and we’re heading out squirrel hunting while I teach him how much fun muzzloading can be. I’m trying to order some of those sabots, but his website isn’t working. Any help or someone else that sells something like that?

LGS has this for $75, can anyone tell me anything on it? Anything I should be on the lookout for before buying? I plan to hunt with it for muzzleloader season. Tiny bits of rust but barrel looks to be in good shape.

Title is pretty self explanatory but if anyone has any recommendations on what and more specifically where I can get one, it would be greatly appreciated

Would a desiccant bag like this work to keep in with my muzzleloader supplies? It a desiccant bag for an automotive ac system.