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Learn more at ilovemuzzleloading.com Today we're talking about some of the muzzleloading news happening in May 2022.  

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NEW MEXICO- https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/new-mexico-considers-banning-muzzleloader-scopes Check out https://reenactingschedule.org/ for events in your area Click here to SUBSCRIBE - http://bit.ly/ILMvideo Join the HCH to learn more about traditional horn work - hornguild.org Join the CLA today to learn more about longrifle artisanship - longrifle.com Join the TMLA to learn more about traditional muzzleloaders - traditionalmuzzleloadingassociation.org Join the NMLRA today to learn more about muzzleloading - NMLRA.org 

 VIDEO CHAPTERS  

0:09 Blackpowder Availability  

1:02 Percussion Cap Availability 

1:55 Blackhorn 209 Availability 

3:52 Muzzleloader Scams 

9:50 ReenactingSchedule.org 

10:49 New Mexico considers removing scopes during Muzzleloaders Season 11:45 Grant's Pistols bring record at auction 

12:27 Fall Frolic 2022 Cancelled

13:40 Videos also available on Utreon 

13:58 Shop Small as you begin the 2022 season  

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Today we're talking with James and Tambi at Schuetzen Blackpowder, the largest importer of European black powder AND a major supporter of grassroots and small club events in the United States. 

James and Tambi are black powder shooters themselves and care about the people that make up the black powder community. I ask them about when more black powder will be available, we talk about what is being done to increase supply into the United States, and we find out why there isn't a price increase coming for Schuetzen or Swiss Blackpowder. 

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Schuetzen Powder Energetics, Inc. is a national leader in black powder propellants for black powder firearms, pyrotechnics, mining, and military applications.  Schuetzen Powder Energetics, Inc. is a joint venture between Petro-Explo, Inc. and WANO Schwarzpulver GmbH., of Germany.

WANO is the largest producer of black powder in Europe and has been producing black powder in the same factory since 1682.   WANO has the widest selection of black powders manufactured to various specifications (MIL-P-223 (USA), NATO, UK, etc.) and can custom manufacture due to its ability to blend a variety of charcoals to specification.

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Last week, the Washington Fish and Wildlife commissioners rejected proposals that would have allowed slight modernization to the muzzleloading rules.

Currently in Washington State, sights must be open, peep and can include fiber optic inserts. Using any sort of sight with telescopic abilities or any type of glass is against the law. It is also against the law to have any kind of electronic device attached to your muzzleloader, like a camera.

The proposed rule changes focused on the following:

1. Allowing the use of 1x or red dot scopes on muzzleloading firearms.

2. Allowing video-cameras to be mounted to muzzleloading firearms.

3. Clarifying that the term “load” refers to the powder charge and projectile and that both must be loaded from the muzzle. (Possibly to restrict the use of the “Federal Fire Stick” during Washington’s Muzzleloading season, though it looks to be allowed in the rifle season)

Public comments were submitted and boiled down to the following:

Common themes:

• General support for rule changes• General disagreement about rule changes• Desire to maintain primitive weapon types• Concern about increased hunter participation in muzzleloader seasons• Concern over availability of 1x scopes• Support for rule change due to improved shot placement• Support for 1x scopes on muzzleloading firearms because it enables hunter participation (e.g., poor eyesight may restrict participation with this weapon type)

• Concern over ethical shot placement – perception that scopes may enable long- distance shooting

GMAC input: 92 (11/12)% agree with proposed changes

• Concern over scope availability
• Support for allowing 1x scope due to improved participation 

Read the full presentation here

On April 7, the commission was split on modifications to the rules that would have allowed muzzleloaders to attach 1-power or red dot scopes to their guns or attach video cameras to their guns. Similar modifications were proposed for archery rules as well.

The commission ultimately rejected the muzzleloader scopes, range-finding bow sites and video camera proposals.

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Today we're talking with Colton Fleetwood a young man dedicated to muzzleloading competitions about the 2022 Alvin C. York Memorial shoot. Colton gives us a report of how the York went this year and a little bit of information about chunk shooting for those of you wanting to try something new.

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Watch this video about Chunk/Over the Log Shooting to learn more 

Learn more about the Alvin C. York Memorial Shoot at their website here 

The Alvin C. York Memorial shoot is held each spring in Pall Mall, Tennessee. The next event is March 25th, 2023. The shoot has been held every year since 1993. The location is a pasture on the farm that was deeded to Sgt. York after his heroic acts during World War I. The farm is now a TN state park.

This shoot is a reenactment of the over the log shoots held and attended by Sgt. York, both before and after the WW1.  For those who choose to participate in the shoot, dress of the early 1900s is the order of the day. Gentlemen wearing bib overalls sporting very wide loud flowery ties, some may be seen in suits of the day like pinstripe suits and wide-brimmed fedora hats. Ladies, wear dresses that would have been in stylish during that period or bib overalls. Period dress is not required to shoot in the match. Shooters, range from very young, to senior citizens, both male and female participants. Shooters range from those new to muzzle loading, to the weathered skilled veterans. Regardless of your level of skill, the important experience is fun will be had by all, and a great American hero will be honored.

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Today we're talking with Bill Schneider, a lifelong muzzleloading enthusiast as he shares how he went from throwing tomahawks at 8 years old to helping run the educational programs at the School of the Long Hunter. 

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Immerse yourself in an intense weekend of instruction, exploring the role of early frontiersmen on the American frontier. Speakers will focus on the frontier skills of the longhunter. The event is Thursday PM until Sunday Noon. Register on-line at www.prickettsfort.org/register or call (304)363-3030. 

Learn more about the School of the Longhunter 

Learn about other Prickett’s Fort events and activities at www.prickettsfort.org or by calling 304-363-3030. 

The Centennial TV mini series - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076993/ 

1st hand accounts referrenced in this episode 

John Tanner - Wikipedia, Abes Books 

Here is one of the most remarkable true stories by and about an Indian captive of the late 18th century. John Tanner was abducted when only nine years old and lived 30 years as a tribesman. His difficult and ultimately unsuccessful attempt to re-integrate into white society is also chronicled.

James Kenny’s Journal and the Frightful Winter of 1761-62 - PDF 

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Today we're talking with Jeff Luke, a contemporary artist and leather worker from Ohio. Jeff specializes in making original leather pouches and accoutrements with inspiration from the 18th and 19th centuries.  

We talk with Jeff about his work and how he goes about his creative process and how you can get started making your own accoutrements. It was a pleasure to sit down and talk with Jeff to see and share a new side of his creative work. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I enjoyed it. 

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TC Albert’s Book on Recreating the 18th Century Hunting Pouch - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25445537-recreating-the-18th-century-hunting-pouch

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See Mike’s work for yourself on his website- https://mikebeliveau.com/ and on youtube- https://www.youtube.com/user/duelist1954

Today we’re catching up with muzzleloading and blackpowder icon Mike Beliveau. Mike is a veteran firearms writer who in recent years has left magazine work and focused on his own content production via his website and the Duelist 1954 Youtube Channel. With over 90,000 subscribers on Youtube alone, Mike’s knowledge is shared and loved by many a muzzleloading and firearms enthusiast.

In the episode we talk with Mike about how his content has changed over the years and why, how he keeps videos interesting for himself and his viewers, the muzzleloading community, and of course - Cap and Ball Revolvers.

Some of my favorite articles from Mike:

https://mikebeliveau.com/shawn-webster-quillworker-extraordinaire/

https://mikebeliveau.com/long-range-flintlock-shooting-250-yard-shooting-video/https://mikebeliveau.com/bucks-county-flintlock-rifle-build-article/

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Learn more at https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/estes-energetics-seeking-employees-in-minden-la-fueling-rumor-estes-has-purchased-goex 

 Estes Energetics Websites: https://estesenergetics.com 

At this time we don’t have official word that GOEX has been purchased by any company in particular, but one rumor is starting to see some backing. In this job posting, posted 12 days ago, Estes Energetics shares that they are looking for a corporate controller in Minden, LA - the home of the Minden GOEX Facility.   

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Today we're talking to Sam and Scott Williams, they are, a father and son duo out in Utah that is passionate about every aspect of muzzleloading that gets some outdoors burning: some powder, their rendezvous veterans, their muzzleloader hunting veterans, we're going to talk a little bit about muzzleloader or hunting out in Utah, but that's like what makes it different or else going to talk about the rendezvous scene out there at West. Sam and Scott travel around even all the way up to Wyoming to go to some rendezvous and compete with their black powder. muzzlers, really just an energizing conversation, and I'm really pleased that this just happened to be our first episode of 2022.

I think Sam and Scott both have some great perspectives being a father and son about how they got into it. What keeps them interested in Musling? I think there are some great stories in here that really just set in a spread out the gate on the right foot. So I really hope you enjoy this episode and I'd like to think Sam and Scott for coming on and sharing their stories with us. 

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Today we’re talking with Brian Kauffman, a muzzleloading enthusiasts from Pennsylvania. Brian is a young father who has been hunting with muzzleloaders for several years now, and has recently taken to building his own flintlocks for hunting and competitive blackpowder shooting. Brian brings a great perspective to the show, sharing what it’s like to get started in muzzleloading in recent years, as well as tips on how he’s improved his building and shooting skills by joining a local blackpowder club.

We’ll also talk about the muzzleloading culture of Pennsylvania, a state that has held onto their muzzleloading history since the early days of the United States. Brian brings a great perspective as a history lover and a muzzleloading enthusiast dedicated to the sport and craft.

Thank you Brian for coming onto the show! It was a pleasure to talk with you.

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