Muzzle-Loaders Podcast

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...

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 t...

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 t...

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 convers...

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...

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...

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...

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 de...

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...

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 m...

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. 

It was a genuine pleasure to sit down and have a conversation with Jackie Bushman of Buckmasters TV! Jackie has been involved in the outdoor entertainment industry since the mid-1980s and was one of the pioneers of hunting television shows. We enjoyed hearing about all of Jackie's experience in the outdoor industry and we think that you will too.  We also were able to talk about all things mu...

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...

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 clearin...

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 pow...

We are very excited to have Ethan from I Love Muzzleloading back on the show to talk more about muzzleloader kits! Muzzleloader kits are a very unique part of the muzzleloader community. You can make it as challenging or as simple as you would like that level of customization is what makes it so appealing. In this podcast, Darren and Ethan discuss the more in-depth aspects of kit building for thos...

In today's podcast, Mike Freiberg and Darren Binder take a deep dive into the world of muzzleloader scopes, spotting scopes, and binoculars. If you are someone who likes to nerd out when it comes to outdoor equipment then this is the podcast for you. Mike Freiberg has over a decade of experience as an outdoor rep for companies like Nikon and US Optics and has garnered a thorough understanding of o...

Shooting a bull elk at 15 feet is one of the more exciting experiences that a human can enjoy. All things muzzleloader hunting are the topic of conversation between Logan and Darren in this episode of the Muzzle-Loaders Podcast. We were recently invited out to Burris Optics headquarters in Greeley Colorado by Logan Holtz, the Marketing Director for Burris. We had a lot of fun hanging out and shoot...

Have you ever wondered how a premium brand like Pedersoli proof tests their muzzleloaders? We had an opportunity to interview Justin Dodd, part-owner of Italian Firearms Group, at SHOT Show 2022. Italian Firearms Group is the foremost importer of Pedersoli muzzleloaders and they represent Pedersoli to the United States consumer. Join us as Darren and Justin discuss all things Pedersoli!

The Muzzle-Loaders Podcast is back and we are recapping our SHOT Show 2022 experience! In this episode of the Muzzle-Loaders Podcast, Nate and Darren recap their experiences from SHOT Show 2022 and discuss some of their favorite muzzleloaders and muzzleloader products. If you love muzzleloaders and attending SHOT Show is on your bucket list then you will want to listen to this episode!

Let's go back in time and check out some of our favorite moments in Muzzle-Loaders Podcast history! In this episode, Darren, Nate, and Caleb watch clips from some of our favorite moments in Muzzle-Loaders Podcast history. From the funny, behind-the-scenes moments to the exciting, on-air conversations, we can't wait to take you back in time to some of the best Muzzle-Loaders Podcast clips! Thank yo...

'Tis the season for muzzleloader kits! On this episode of the Muzzle-Loaders Podcast, we sit down with Ethan Yazel of I Love Muzzleloading to discuss all things muzzleloader kits! Ethan has years of experience in traditional muzzleloading and building kits and we are very excited to tap into some of his kit building experience! If you are thinking about buying your first kit then you won't want to...

There have been a lot of developments to muzzleloader technology over the years and today we are going to talk about the pros and cons of each of them. From Traditional sidelock muzzleloaders to modern bolt action super magnums, there are pros and cons to each and every muzzleloader ignition system. We are here to help you sort out which muzzleloader will best fit your needs. If you are new to muz...