Hi /k/, new fag here - I'm interested in getting into muzzleloaders but I'm not sure where to start. I'm in Canada (Ontario) if it helps.
>>30342849
Well, there are lots of different types of muzzle loaders, anon.
First, are you looking for a shotgun, a rifle, or a pistol.
Second, do you want a traditional style or a modern style.
Third, what's you optimum price range. (good traditional muzzle loaders go pretty high up).
Join the Army. I think the Canadian military still uses Brown Besses that the Redcoats left behind when the Empire left.
>>30342926
I hear tell they might be getting lee enfields in 30 years, maybe even a garand or two.
>>30342911
I'm looking into a rifle or a shotgun, but I'm not sure what you mean by modern or traditional style? My price range is about a grand or so.
>>30342957
not same poster, but this is what he means by a modern muzzle loader, as opposed to a vintage design/replica
>>30342957
>>30343153
Yeah. For a first gun you may want to look into getting a modern design. Usually fixing a fuck up is gonna be easier on newer designs, as well as the fact that many of them make use of more corrosion resistant metals, giving you a little more lee-way and "oh shit I forgot to lean it!" room.
However, don't get a gun that you aren't gonna be able to look at and want to go shoot.
>>30343174
Personally, I think inline muzzleloaders are lame and defeat the purpose of a black powder gun unless you're getting it because you absolutely have to and not because you like the history of black powder.
>>30343377
I completely agree with this. The only real purpose they have is for hunters during muzzle loading season, who are too fucking lazy to take a little time and pride in hunting.
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>>30342849
avoid flintlocks like on your picture. stick with percussion cap rifles.
>>30348145
Why?
>>30342849
I started on a simple 50 cal kit gun years ago. No one at my range has ever brought a modern looking muzzle loader to a match. I do enjoy flintlock, but it's an added complexity you might want to avoid before you decide on getting in to black powder.
>>30349961
They are completely different in terms of use from percussion and later firearms. There's a short delay before firing, there's sparks and smoke, and maintenance is in depth esp when it comes to getting powder.
It's just an all around bad idea. Get a percussion gun, especially one that has much less recoil than a .50 cal
>>30350029
Everything you mentioned sounds like fun desu
>>30350029
Implying muzzle-loading long guns have recoil.
