Muzzle Loading Forum

Welcome to the Camp

New members may introduce themselves here.
(Introductions only - Do Not post questions here)

Forum Announcements & Support

This forum is for forum related questions, support and announcements.

Premium Member Support & Announcements

Issues involving Premium Member features. This forum is only for Supporting Members.

Non-Muzzleloading Discussions

We do not discuss God or Religion This forum is only for Supporting Members.

The Second Amendment

This forum is only for Supporting Members.

American Politics

Enter at your own risk and don't complain if you read something you don't like. This forum is only for Supporting Members.

Firearms For Sale/Trade/Wanted

Traditional Muzzleloading Only

Edged Weapons Sale/Trade/Wanted

Hawks, Knives, Etc.

Shooting Accessories Sale/Trade/Wanted

Hunting Bags, Flints, Powder, Etc.

Clothing, Cookware, Crafts For Sale/Wanted/Trade

Reenactment clothing, fabric, patterns, cookware and craft finished products and supplies

General Merchandise Sale/Wanted/Trade

If it doesn't fit the other categories, put it here.

How-To Articles, Charts & Technical References

This forum contains in-depth how-to articles, charts and technical references that are hard to find. Must be logged in to read.

Pre-Flintlock

Matchlock, Wheellock, Arquebuse, Snaphaunce, Caliver, Handgonne, Hand Cannon, etc.

Cannon

Discussions about Traditional muzzleloading cannons. No breech-loaders, pipes with end caps, PVC, or "potato guns". Historic cannon design only.

Smoothbore

The discussion of Smoothbore long arms.

Flintlock Rifles

The discussion of Flintlock Rifles.

Percussion Rifles

The discussion of Traditional Percussion Rifles.

Handguns

Discuss Flintlock and Traditional Percussion handguns.

Shooting Accessories

Powder, Flint, Caps, Balls, Casting Lead, Patches, Lube, Shooting Bags, Powder Horns, Cleaning, etc.

General Muzzleloading

If it's not specific to the other Firearm categories, post it here.

Firearm Identification

Need help identifying an original, pre-1865 muzzleloading firearm? If you already know what it is, post in the appropriate forums.

Vendors and Manufacturers

Do you have praise, complaints or questions about a specific vendor or manufacturer? Post your comments or questions here.

Accoutrements

Knives, Tomahawks, Canteens, Flint and Steel; All the stuff in your Possibles Bag. (not your shooting bag)

Member's Only Online Shooting Contests

Online (postal) Shooting events among our Members.

Public Events - Clubs - Ranges - Historic Location

Rendezvous, clubs, shooting ranges, shooting events, Members in my area...

Muzzleloading and History in the Media

Discussions concerning Books, Articles, Videos, Authors, Television, and Movies dealing with Traditional Muzzleloading. No cartoons or comedies.

Photos

Show us your Traditional Muzzleloading camp, outfit, rifle, etc. Traditional Only - no modern designs.

Beyond the Great Divide

Members and Friends in the muzzleloading community who have gone ahead of us.

The Gun Builder's Bench

Members building, repairing, modifying or restoring muzzleloading firearms and cannons.

The Craftsman

Muzzleloading related things you've made or have questions about making - Knives, Tomahawks, Horns, Clothing, Bags, etc. Traditional Only - no modern designs. Do not post items unrelated to Muzzleloading. This is not a "general craft" category.

Traditional Muzzleloader Hunting

Traditional Hunting topics only.

U.S. Muzzleloader Hunting Regulations

Discussions about the Muzzleloading Regulations in your state. Share information and get involved.

The Hunting Journal

Traditional Hunting stories from our Members.
(stories only - no discussions)

General Reenacting Discussions

What is reenacting? What is a 'persona'? How can I get started?

Clothing

General Clothing Topics not specific to one time period. Hats, Belts, Glasses, Scarves, Shoes, anything you wear.

Historically Accurate Equipment

Is it Historically Accurate? Discuss the Historical Accuracy of Firearms, Clothing, Tents, etc.

Primary Documentation

Primary documentation of muzzleloading related history, not speculation. No movies, novels, etc.

Trekking

Making a journey by foot, using period correct equipment.

Share Your Persona

Who are you? Tell us your story. This area is for existing personas only.

Pre-Flintlock Wars

Approximate dates for the purposes of this Forum: 950-1600

Early Colonial Wars, Musketeers & Pirates

Jamestown. English Civil War. Kings Phillip's and William's, Queen Anne's, and King George II's Wars. Etc. - Approximate dates for the purposes of this Forum: 1600-1750.

French & Indian War

Approximate dates for the purposes of this Forum: 1753-1763

Revolutionary War

Approximate dates for the purposes of this Forum: 1773-1784

Rocky Mountain Fur Trade

Approximate dates for the purposes of this Forum: 1800-1840

War of 1812

Approximate dates for the purposes of this Forum: 1803 - 1815

The Plains

Approximate dates for the purposes of this Forum: 1820-1865

Civil War

1861-1865

Camp and Trail Gear

Fire Pits, Stoves, Chairs, Tents, Lanterns, Cooking Irons (tri-pods, spits etc.), Camp Activities (games, music, etc.)

Camp Cooking

Camp cooking, trail food, recipes, etc.

Recipes

Share all your famous secret family recipes here!

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Great Lakes

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Southeast

AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA

Midwest

CO, ND, SD, MO, NE, KS, MT, WY, UT

Canada

Australia / New Zealand

Great Britain & Europe