Muzzle-Loaders Podcast

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.

Killing a bull elk is challenging as it is but imagine getting it done with a flintlock! 

In today's episode of the Muzzle-Loaders Podcast, we are chatting with the long time traditional muzzleloader hunter, Richard Schenk. Richard has been hunting with traditional muzzleloaders for decades and is a wealth of knowledge. In this episode, Darren and Richard discuss everything from elk hunting to turkey hunting. Stay tuned for the action!

It has been over three years since the CVA Paramount took the world by storm at SHOT Show 2019. 

Today, we are discussing all of the different Paramounts and their various roles in the muzzleloader world today. We are also talking about the legacy of the Paramount and evaluating its performance over the last few years to see if it has truly lived up to the hype. Joining Darren in this conversation is Chad Schearer of Shoot Straight TV. Chad has decades of experience in muzzleloader hunting and we always value his insight on our show.

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.

Today, we are going to discuss which muzzleloader caliber is truly the best!

With the recent rise in popularity of .40 and .45 caliber muzzleloader bullets, we figured that it's time to give you our thoughts how these calibers stack up against the already established .50 caliber. There are many factors to consider and joining me in this discussion is Chad Schearer of Shoot Straight TV. Chad has decades of experience in muzzleloading and we are excited to share his thoughts on the matter!

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.