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Firelock & QuillDavid Wright on History, Art, and LIfe | Firelock & Quill PodcastIn this episode, Ryan, Jason and Ethan talk with renowned artist David Wright.https://davidwrightart.com/ Born in Rosine, Kentucky in 1942 and raised in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, David Wright has always had a close association with the two major subjects of his work; the rural landscape and American history. Professionally trained as an artist, with study in Europe, Wright has spent his life painting subjects he is most passionate about…landscapes and historical subjects: the American frontier, (the hunters, settlers, soldiers, and American Indians), and the American Civil War. His career took a two ye...
2025-10-311h 18Firelock & QuillDemonstrating 50 weekends a year? | Stonehouse History | Firelock & Quill PodcastIn this episode, Ryan and Ethan talk with Jay and Leigh Ann from Stone House History about their experience in living history, the business back end, and where their inspiration to dive deeper comes from.https://www.stonehousehistory.com/#/ Stone House History was founded in 2017. The Owners, Jay and Leigh Ann, love history and putting it in the hands of the public. Our goal is to help put more focus on learning the skills and crafts of the past, while enjoying the present. Firelock and Quill is available on YouTube, Spotify...
2025-09-121h 18
I Love MuzzleloadingJay Hopkins on Collecting, Horns, and Preserving KnowledgeToday we talk with author and historian Jay Hopkins about his history in collecting muzzleloaders and how a lifetime of learning and losing mentors inspired him to write 3 books collecting his knowledge of southern horns. Learn more at https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-2831 minFirelock & QuillThey call it the busy season for a reason | Firelock and Quill, A Living History PodcastIn this episode, Ethan & Ryan recap a rained-out Five Medals, Martin's Station Prep, and the balancing act of 21st-century boys trying to enjoy the 18th century. Firelock and Quill is available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Us Online @Muzzleloadermagazine @ILoveMuzzleloading @townsends @townsendsjournal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-06-271h 12
I Love MuzzleloadingTrekking in Cresswell's footsteps | Jake BookIn this episode, we catch up with Jake Book and chat about his latest immersive event, "Dark and Bloody Ground". Jake and I chat about the event, it's planning, and what he's learned for the next one. I hope this conversation provides some context for immersive events and helps you understand another part of this community to ultimately get involved and have some fun.Read Jake's blog - https://shirttailmess.blogspot.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-06-151h 16Firelock & QuillFort Frederick Market Fair Recovery, Wrangling Kids Pro Tips | Firelock & Quill PodcastIn this episode, Ryan, and Jason talk about the 2025 Fort Frederick Market Faire and share stories about bringing kids along to events. Ethan chimes in with some FOMO about the event, and the gang shares some fun stories as the reenacting season heats up. Learn more about the Fort Frederick Market Fair; https://friendsoffortfrederick.info/market_fair.html Aerial image of the fair source: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10227698625187389&set=a.1040382766062 Firelock and Quill is available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Us Online @Muzzleloadermagazine @ILoveMuzzleloading @townsends @townsendsjournal
2025-05-161h 03
Firelock & QuillMartin's Station, Changing Landscapes, New Beginnings | Firelock & Quill PodcastIn this episode, Ryan, Jon, Jason, and Ethan record from Historic Martin's Station, discussing the event, and their experiences with it, as well as the changing landscape of living history at public and private venues.Learn more about Martin's Station - https://www.martinsstation.com/Firelock and Quill is available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Follow Us Online @Muzzleloadermagazine @ILoveMuzzleloading @townsends @townsendsjournal Firelock and Quill is brought to you by Blue Lion Coffee, Muzzleloader Magazine, and I Love Muzzleloa...
2025-05-031h 00
I Love MuzzleloadingGenerational Mentorship; The Gunsmiths of Braintree Hill | Dave Person, Maria GrayToday we're talking with Dave Person and Maria Gray about the work their doing at Braintree Hill. Dave and Maria specialize in British arms from the muzzleloading period, but enter other avenues as we discuss. Dave and Maria are a unique pair, aged more than 50 years apart, the story of how they met, and how they continue to work together is a special one. I'm excited for you to hear it today. The Gunshoppe at Braintree Hill is composed of two artisans recreating historically accurate firearms from the 17th, 18th, and early 19th centuries. We are...
2025-04-272h 03Firelock & QuillFlooded Tents, Frigid Temps & Immersion - Private Events 101 | Firelock & Quill PodcastIn this episode, Ryan brings us along on a retelling of his first "private event", and talks a bit about the experience and how it hooked him for years to come. Jason and Ethan share stories from the trail, and the gang tries to convince you to get some buds together and get out in the woods. Firelock and Quill is available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Us Online @Muzzleloadermagazine @ILoveMuzzleloading @townsends @townsendsjournal Firelock and Quill is brought to you by Blue L...
2025-03-211h 28
I Love MuzzleloadingCenterfire Rifles in PA's Flintlock Season?Join to get access to perks & support the program: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7OQvf6lnzYUw8_g7ehxR_Q/joinToday I'm talking with Jeff Warner about his and the PA Federation of Blackpowder Shooters initiative to ADD flintlock muzzleloader hunting to the early Pennsylvania hunting season. Sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/implement-a-fall-flintlock-only-hunting-season-in-pennsylvania Learn more at https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/ Click here to SUBSCRIBE - http://bit.ly/ILMvideo Videos also available on Utreon - https://utreon.com/c/ILoveMuzzleloading/ Hosted on Acast...
2025-03-1626 min
I Love MuzzleloadingI was wrong about the Northwest Trade Gun | A History of Innovation, Theft, and CuriosityJoin to get access to perks & support the program: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7OQvf6lnzYUw8_g7ehxR_Q/join I've been itching to get into more research-focused projects and this is my first go at that. Trade Guns are a class of firearm made in northern Europe during the early 17th century. These guns were made specifically for barter to the natives of sub-Saharan Africa, North America, and South America By 1670 they had earned a reputation for being the “Cheapest, most dangerous to use firearm that money could buy” - SJ Gooding W...
2025-03-0945 minFirelock & QuillMississinewa 1812: Back and Better than Ever! | Firelock & Quill PodcastIn this episode, Ryan, Jason, and Ethan sit down with Anthony Decker and Heather Allen Hoover to discuss the past, present, and exciting future for Mississinewa 1812. The Mississinewa Battlefield Society is a 501(C) (3) Not-for-profit organization whose primary goal is to maintain the history and culture of our county and state directly relating to the Battle of Mississinewa fought in Grant County, IN in December of 1812. GUESTS: Anthony Decker, President Mississinewa 1812 Battlefield Society Heather Allen Hoover, Vice President Mississinewa 1812 Battlefield Society Mississinewa 1812 2025 Dates: October 3-5, 2025 https://www.mississinewa1812.org/ info...
2025-03-071h 22
I Love MuzzleloadingDavid Stavlo: Transitions and Legacy with Lodgewood Manufacturing | I Love Muzzleloading PodcastIn this episode, we talk with David Stavlo from Lodgewood Manufacturing about his story in muzzleloading and how he left college and purchased an aging business with no safety net. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-031h 30Firelock & QuillThe Northwest Trade Gun and it's 300 year survival | Firelock and QuillIn this episode, Ethan shares some research on one of the most popular items of the 18th century, the Northwest Trade Gun.Firelock and Quill is available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Follow Us Online @Muzzleloadermagazine @ILoveMuzzleloading @townsends @townsendsjournal Firelock and Quill is brought to you by Blue Lion Coffee, Muzzleloader Magazine, and I Love Muzzleloading Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-211h 13Firelock & QuillRamping Up The 2025 Reenacting Season | Firelock and QuillJason, Ryan, and Ethan catch up and share their plans for living history events in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-071h 15
I Love Muzzleloading2025 SHOT Show Muzzleloading Report with Eddie Davenport | I Love Muzzleloading PodcastToday we're talking to Eddie Davenport about some of the muzzleloading news coming out of the SHOT Show 2025. We'll cover the Pedersoli Baker, Traditions, CVA, Thompson Center and a few more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-0659 min
I Love MuzzleloadingThoughts on Muzzleloading as we head into 2025In a bit of a deviation from my information focused format, today I'm sharing some of my thoughts on muzzleloading news, trends and culture. I try to pose some questions and thoughts to get all of our gears turning to capitalize on the new year where we can. Let me know your thoughts anytime in the comments or via email. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-191h 09
I Love MuzzleloadingGOEX, Thompson/Center, Kibler Hawken Caps, and MORE | Muzzleloading News January 2025Join to get access to perks & support the program2024 was generally light on muzzleloading news, apparently saving it for the last few weeks. In this edition of Muzzleloading News, we touch on the big stories of the end of 2025 and some exciting news coming from the first week of 2025. Learn more at https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/ Click here to SUBSCRIBE - http://bit.ly/ILMvideo Videos also available on Utreon - https://utreon.com/c/ILoveMuzzleloading/0:04 GOEX Updates, or lack thereof. 1:14 Percussion caps 5:21 Thompson/Center Updates
2025-01-1418 min
I Love MuzzleloadingI Ask the President of Traditions Muzzleloaders your Muzzleloading QuestionsToday I sit down with Alison and Tom Hall to talk about their history with muzzleloading, what Traditions is all about, and what they have planned for the future. Tom is a muzzleloading industry veteran, it was great to talk with him about contemporary muzzleloading history and about how the industry has changed since the 1970s. Alison is the marketing manager for Traditions and brings her own perspective about the sport, its history and how the industry has changed. She shares the story of her first hunt and what it's like working in the muzzleloading industry.
2024-10-061h 18
I Love MuzzleloadingLearning the Way of the Rifle with Alex from the Frontier Trading CompanyToday we talk with Alex from the Frontier Trading Company about his experience at the 2024 NMLRA Spring National Shoot, hear about his upcoming projects and discuss what his mindset is heading into hunting season.I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support:ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more.Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn moreGet your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat hereClick here to SUBSCRIBEFollow the Frontier Trading Company on YoutubeCheck out the Frontier Trading Company Website
2024-08-291h 07
I Love MuzzleloadingThe Return of Thompson/Center with Gregg RitzToday we’re talking with Gregg Ritz about the long awaited return of Thompson/Center. Many, myself included thought the news of Thompson/Center’s divestment spelled out the end of the company and an American Legacy, but thatnks to Gregg and his team, that isn’t the case.I’m asking Gregg some of the questions you want answered. We’re talking about timelines, production schedules, what will be made first, and when we can expect to see a Thompson/Center Hawken back in the hands of muzzleloading enthusiasts.I'd like to thank our...
2024-07-171h 04
I Love MuzzleloadingI took my toddler to the 18th Century - Living History Tips and Tricks for young familiesIn this episode, I talk with my wife Paisley about our first family living history experience, what we learned and what we plan on doing to improve our impression and equipment for next time. Paisley and I have day-tripped to events since we were dating but things never lined up with work to become participants at an event, that all changed this year where we are planning on being out almost 10 weekends in 2024.We aren't professionals by any means and we are still learning, but we wanted to share some of the planning we did to...
2024-05-1749 min
I Love MuzzleloadingBrian LaMaster - Building, Collecting, and Preserving Longrifle CultureBrian LaMaster is a master gunsmith, craftsman, and artist. He handcrafts early rifles and fowlers, offers fine restorations, and is an expert in Kentucky rifle styles. An appraiser, consultant, advisor, restorer, creator, and historian, Brian’s knowledge, experience, and work is highly valued. A true enthusiast, Brian’s interest in all guns is lifelong—and he believes every gun, in any condition, reveals something to be learned. In addition to 18th and 19th century rifles and fowlers, he collects bags, horns, tomahawks, swords, furniture, tools, and Native American trade guns. He learned under the tutelage of Keith Ca...
2024-05-011h 37
I Love MuzzleloadingKris Daman - Anthropology to Weaving and the Guts BetweenToday we're talking with artisan Kris Daman about his history in muzzleloading, how he got started and how that journey lead him to rediscovering some almost long lost artforms. Kris recreates the artwork many today don't have the stomach for, from skinning and tanning to weaving and more. Follow Kris' work online: Instagram. madtanner67 , Facebook kris.daman.5Resources/books Mentioned in this episodeLinks may include affiliate links that support the websiteFingerweaving article written by Tim Connin featured in "The Book of Buckskinning VI": https://a...
2024-04-181h 31
Muzzle-Loaders PodcastEp 72 | Trekking with Ethan Yazel | Muzzle-Loaders.com Official PodcastOur interview with Ethan Yazel!
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2024-04-1156 min
I Love MuzzleloadingHang Fire - A Livestream Chat with Jason Gatliff of Muzzleloader MagazineTentatively named "Hang Fire", this archive of a livestream talk with Jason Gatliff is a casual episode where we answer questions about muzzleloading, history and "what ifs" live from the audience. Hang Fire is delayed ignition in a muzzleloader, I thought the word worked well for something like this that isn't "live", but still holds some fun conversation and learning opportunity. Like the format? Let us know via email @ ilovemuzzleloading@gmail.com and follow us on instagram to be a part of the next one.https://www.instagram.com/ilovemuzzleloading...
2024-02-161h 36
I Love MuzzleloadingIdaho HB 469 - More Proposed Changes to Open up the Season, this time from the LegislatureIdaho looks to be the target of pressures to open up it’s muzzleloading season.This news story comes from a tip from the Idaho Wildlife Federation. For full transparency, they are against this bill.Idaho Wildlife Federation Alert- https://idahowildlife.org/news/action-alert-ho469Last fall, Idaho Fish and Game proposed a change to allow lead and non-lead projectiles in their muzzleloader season. While in committee to discuss the change, legislators reportedly felt the changes didn't do enough and have introduced HB 469 as an alternative changeHB 469 seeks to leg...
2024-02-1536 min
I Love MuzzleloadingFor the Love of Southern Rifles - A Conversation with Ben QuearryToday we're talking with Benjamin Quearry about his history in muzzleloading, and what he loves about the American Southern Mountain Rifle.I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support:ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more.Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn moreGet your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat hereClick here to SUBSCRIBETopics & Timestamps00:01:00 How Ben got started00:53:00 Ben's drawing Plans - https://logcabinshop.com/oc30/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=8415701:32:00 Gunsmith of Williamsburg
2024-02-012h 02
I Love MuzzleloadingIt's 2024, Where are the Percussion Caps? | Muzzleloading News | January 2024 UpdateToday we're taking a look at the current state of percussion caps in the United States and how past years can inform what will happen with percussion cap availability in 2024.Learn more at https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/ Click here to SUBSCRIBE http://bit.ly/ILMvideo Videos also available on Utreon - https://utreon.com/c/ILoveMuzzleloading Join the HCH to learn more about traditional horn work - http://www.hornguild.org Join the CLA today to learn more about longrifle artisanship - https://www.longrifle.comJoin th...
2024-01-2613 min
I Love MuzzleloadingMy recomendation for YOUR First Muzzleloader in 2024 | Beginners Guide To MuzzleloadingIn this video I address one of the questions I get asked the most, "How can I get into Muzzleloading"? I share my thoughts on what your first or next muzzleloader should be in 2024 and why. I also share my recomendation on what kind of muzzleloader you should start with Learn more at https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/ Click here to SUBSCRIBE - http://bit.ly/ILMvideo Videos also available on Utreon - https://utreon.com/c/ILoveMuzzleloading Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-1913 min
I Love MuzzleloadingCollecting Muzzleloaders, Antique Arms and Recreating Original Cartridges | Barry, the Volunteer RiflemanToday we're talking with my friend Barry about his history in muzzleloading, how that transitioned into a focus on collecting historic arms, and how THAT leads into recreating historical cartridges for those arms. I also ask Barry his thoughts on the new Napoleon film and we talk a bit more about how popular culture influences muzzleloading and the muzzleloading community.Follow Barry on Youtube I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support:ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more.Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn moreGet...
2023-12-051h 22
I Love MuzzleloadingBob Vogt on The Gemmer Muzzleloading Club, Promoting the Hobby, and Cultural Challenges Facing MuzzleloadingToday we're talking with Bob Vogt, muzzleloading enthusiast, secretary of the Gemmer Muzzleloading Club, and one of the principal members involved in organizing the Hawken Classic. We're speaking to Bob about his history in muzzleloading and how he came to be such a great promoter of his local club. Bob speaks about what he does to promote the club, its events and its history.In the second half we're talking to Bob about a recent challenge he and his team have faced after losing their event location for the 2024 Hawken Classic. Bob gives us an outline...
2023-11-161h 26
I Love MuzzleloadingThe Hawken: The Official State Rifle of Missouri and how it happened with Rep. Mazzie BoydMissouri legislators voted on May 10, 2023 and passed a bill that designates the Hawken rifle as Missouri’s official state rifle. The original House bill (HB 224) was sponsored by Representative Mazzie Boyd(R) and was subsequently attached to a Senate bill in order to expedite the outcome. The action, pending Governor Parson’s signature, marks Missouri as the 7th state in the Union to elevate a rifle to official state status. Representative Doug Clemmons (D) co-sponsored the original bill. Today I speak with Representative Mazzie Boyd who was one of the legislative leaders of the mission to reco...
2023-10-2619 min
I Love MuzzleloadingPulling and Praying - Aaron Moystner on Muzzleloading Shotguns: Competition & HuntingToday we're talking with Aaron Moystner, a muzzleloading enthusiast with a taste for muzzleloading shotgun competition. Aaron is a lifelong muzzleloading shooter whose grandfather got him started at the age of 4. As Aaron got older, his grandfather would bring Aaron and a step stool to local matches so Aaron could shoot. While Aaron enjoys all aspects of muzzleloading, his current focus is muzzleloading shotguns and competing with them. In this episode, Aaron answers some questions many of us have about muzzleloading shotguns and discusses some of the differences between hunting and competition muzzleloaders. We dive deep...
2023-10-191h 19I Love MuzzleloadingIdaho Proposing Adding NON-LEAD Muzzleloader Projectiles to Muzzleloader Season | Muzzleloading NewsIdaho Fish and Game is looking for input from hunters about a proposed rule change that could affect your choices for muzzleloading projectiles in the state. Read the proposed rule change on page 272: https://adminrules.idaho.gov/bulletin/2023/10.pdf All written comments must be directed to the undersigned and must be delivered on or before October 25, 2023. Amber Worthington Deputy Director Idaho Department of Fish and Game 600 S. Walnut Street P.O. Box 25 Boise, ID 83707 Phone (208) 334-3771 Fax (208) 334-4885 Email: rules@idfg.idaho...
2023-10-0914 min
I Love MuzzleloadingEverything Blackpowder on History, Muzzleloading in the West, and Homemade PowderToday, we are talking with Jake from "Everything Blackpowder" about how a VHS tape started a long and explosive journey into muzzleloading. Jake runs the "Everything Blackpowder" YouTube channel known most prominently for its "DIY Powder" series, but Jake has expanded on that content in recent years. Jake answers questions, provides feedback, and tests out age-old black powder theories to see if they are real or myths. From trick shots to real-world question answering, Jake is becoming a wonderful resource for muzzleloading enthusiasts with questions.I'd like to thank our sponsors for their...
2023-10-0444 minI Love MuzzleloadingMuzzleloading News September 6, 2023It's a big week for muzzleloading news, today we're jumping in with some updates. First up we have a new proposed rule by the ATF that could require you to document how much powder you have and where it is stored. It's a proposed rule, but I think you should know about it. The comment period is open right now. Please leave a professional comment about why you oppose this rule. Then we've got Team USA taking gold at the MLAIC Long Range World Championships, congrats to everyone involved! Big news for GOEX Fans, the first shipment...
2023-09-0609 minI Love MuzzleloadingGunmakers Fair at Kempton Seminars & Summer UpdatesWe have a short episode today folks as I recover from late summer travel and learning to be a dad to a toddler. This year I volunteered my time to the Gunmakers Fair at Kempton, filming and documenting the educational seminars at the event for those who could not attend and future generations. In this episode I discuss the seminars and some of the videos coming out of them. I also share a quick update about the program and its future this fall. Thanks for sticking around everyone. Getting back on track soon....
2023-09-0621 min
I Love MuzzleloadingJeff Jaeger - Documenting Indiana's Muzzleloading History on His Lunch BreakToday we're talking with Jeff Jaeger. Jeff is a historian, collector, and all-around enjoyer of muzzleloading, but he didn't come into muzzleloading as anyone I've ever talked to on the show has before. You see, Jeff grew up in Wisconsin in the 60s and 70s. Like many of you, he grew up watching Fess Parker as Daniel Boone on television when he got home from school, but that was all the exposure to muzzleloading he had until his early 30s. Although he was an avid hunter and outdoorsman through his childhood, Jeff and his area missed much of the...
2023-07-131h 37I Love MuzzleloadingJake Book - Getting immersed in history | Immersion Events, The ShirtTail Mess, History & More"You can learn a lot from history, but you can also learn a lot from the people who are passionate about history."Today, I'm joined by Jake Book, who shares his family's interest with muzzle loading and living history. We're going to talk about how his dad's interest in history and the popular media wave of the 1970s led him to being a part of a muzzle loading club, and starting his own business in the early 1980s.I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support:ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com...
2023-05-301h 28I Love MuzzleloadingCCI, Hodgdon, Traditions, Hornady & More | Muzzleloading News NRA Show EditionHi I'm Ethan and I love muzzleloading and this is your muzzleloading news from the 2023 NRA show. Episode Chapters0:04 CCI Percussion Caps Update 4:00 Blackhorn 209 Woes 8:08 CVA advises you find powder and primers before getting a Paramount 10:27 Traditions Shedhorn hands on 12:36 Hornady ELD-X Muzzleloader going into production soon 14:49 Pedersoli, Lyman absent from show 15:50 Let me know your questions and I'll try to answer themFirst up the availability of percussion caps. I was able to meet with a representative from...
2023-04-2817 minI Love MuzzleloadingI asked CCI about caps, here's what they said Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/h2IyP7LhbRQMuzzleloading enthusiasts may be able to breathe a sigh of relief this June. In a conversation I had with a CCI representative at the 2023 NRA Show, it was shared that CCI will be starting it’s next production run of percussion caps in June 2023, with expected retail release coming shortly after in July and August.EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:36 When Are Percussion Caps coming back? 1:20 Why are there no percussion caps 4:25 This distributor got 2 Million Caps, but that's only 10% of...
2023-04-2709 minI Love MuzzleloadingAn Ohio Boy and His Guitar: Andrew Scott Wills from his first muzzleloader to Hawken HorseToday we’re talking with songwriter Andrew Scott Wills about his passion for history, his love of muzzleloading, and how that love spawned “Hawken Horse”I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support:ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more.Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn moreGet your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat hereClick here to SUBSCRIBEAfter more than a decade writing songs in Nashville, hit-songwriter Andrew Scott Wills put down his Music Row lunchbox to chase something that’s been chasing him for...
2023-04-251h 01I Love MuzzleloadingRobert Hill - Five Generations of Family and Traditional CraftsRobert Hill is a 5th generation American craftsman working in his grandfather’s shop. At 10 years old, Robert started making knives in the family shop. His father and grandfather would soon carve out some space in the old log tobacco barn for the young man and his experiments. I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support:ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more.Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn moreGet your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat hereClick here to SUBSCRIBEFollow Robert on In...
2023-04-101h 16I Love MuzzleloadingSergeant Alvin C. York Memorial Match 2023 Report with Colton FleetwoodToday we're talking with Colton Fleetwood a young man dedicated to muzzleloading competitions about the 2023 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.I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support:ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn moreMuzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn moreWatch this video about Chunk/Over the Log Shooting to learn more...
2023-03-3136 minI Love MuzzleloadingQ&A Session on the 2023 "Instilling Passion" Lecture at the Kalamazoo Living History ShowAs a part of my presentation at the 2023 Kalamazoo Living History Show, we had a great Question and Answer segment at the end of each talk. I wanted to bring these sessions to you in case you had similar questions or had an interest in the kinds of questions the presentation sparked.Click here to view the Video PresentationClick here to read/view the PresentationMy apologies for the audio quality in this one, it was hard to get the question-askers on the mic in the room....
2023-03-2344 minI Love MuzzleloadingInstilling a Passion for History in Future Generations | March 2023 LectureI was asked to give a presentation at the 2023 Kalamazoo Living History Show about the work I’m doing to grow the community and instill a passion for history in future generations.Click here to view the Video PresentationClick here to read/view the PresentationAll my life I’ve heard that this community is dying, together we can make sure that never happens.Since I Love Muzzleloading started, I’ve had a lot of great conversations with people inside the muzzleloading/living history community and outside our commun...
2023-03-2335 minI Love MuzzleloadingMuzzleloading Q&A on the "11 Bang Bang" Live ShowOn March 4, 2023 I was a guest on the 11 Bang Bang show hosted by Ethan Woods. The 2.5-hour live show was full of great conversation, questions, and all-around good times. If you enjoyed these selected clips, you'll want to check out the full show.I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support:ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more.Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn moreGet your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat hereClick here to SUBSCRIBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2023-03-0940 minI Love MuzzleloadingEndless Curiosity, a conversation with T.C. AlbertMany of you will know TC from his book “Recreating the 18th Century Hunting Pouch”. We’ll be talking about the book and what came before and after, but our conversation is going to start on an Illinois farm in the 70s with a farmboy and the freedom to roam.I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support:ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more.Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn moreGet your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat hereClick here to SUBSCRIBET.C...
2023-02-161h 33I Love MuzzleloadingSteve Auvenshine: From Kentucky Trooper to Knifemaker to Hollywood ArmorerToday we're talking with 18th century artist and knifemaker Steve Auvenshine about his history in muzzleloading and how his life as a Kentucky state trooper started him down a muzzleloading path that started with a CVA kit and lead to Hollywood production. Steve is credited for 13 movies/tv shows, including 1923, Pale Blue Eye, Jurassic World, and Crossbones with one more on the way. You've seen his work hanging from the belts of Chris Pratt and the Rock and he's quite possibly cleaned the most muzzleloaders featured on the silver screen.I'd like to thank our sponsors...
2023-01-251h 17I Love MuzzleloadingThe Context of History, a conversation with Frank JarboeToday we're talking with Frank Jarboe, a Kentucky boy turn theologian turned character demonstrator about his passion for history, research, and the context of history both then and now.I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support:ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more.Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn moreGet your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat hereClick here to SUBSCRIBEFrank has been dedicated to living history for 20 years, but before that, he was a passionate learner and lover of history. His...
2022-12-221h 15I Love Muzzleloading3 injured in Muzzleloader Mishap, Hunting, Blackpowder & MORE | Muzzleloading News December 2022Muzzleloading is leaving 2022 with a bang, not a whimper. We’re back with the final “Muzzleloading News” update for the year and it’s a jam-packed episode.Learn more about these stories hereSwiss Contest- https://schuetzenpowder.com/contest/ I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support:ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more.Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn moreGet your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat hereClick here to SUBSCRIBE Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
2022-12-1926 minI Love MuzzleloadingFor the love of Horn, a conversation with Art DeCampToday we're talking with Contemporary Master Horner Art DeCamp. Art's work has been an inspiration to me and my historic research for several years. His books are second to none in their accurate documentation and assessment of original horns and I'm excited to be sharing his story with you today. While Art is considered one of the best craftsmen of the contemporary age, he had humbled beginnings as a young boy in Indiana. His father was a firearms appreciator and Art followed suit, continuing a family appreciation of historic arms. The DeCamp family home was near...
2022-12-071h 16I Love MuzzleloadingHow to Win History Channel’s Mountain Men: Ultimate Marksman with Eddie DavenportToday we’re talking with friend of the program Eddie Davenport about his recent adventure to Montana to star in the History Channel’s Mountain Men: Ultimate Marksman. Eddie has won multiple national titles through the N-SSA but this was by far the most intense competition he’s been in. I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support:ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more.Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn moreGet your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat hereClick here to SUBSCRIBE For contac...
2022-11-0831 minI Love MuzzleloadingSimeon England on 18th Century Tomahawks, Their Design, Purpose, and LegacySimeon England is a nationally recognized craftsman, blacksmith, gunsmith, bladesmith, from South Central Kentucky specializing in 18th century hand forged tomahawks, flintlock rifles, and hand forged blades.I met up with Simeon at the 2022 Contemporary Longrifle Association show. Simeon displays his work at this show and talked me into handling several of the ahwks he had on display. Instantly I recognized a difference in how it handled compared to my ‘throwing’ tomahawk. This sparked a nearly hour long discussion about the form and function of original tomahawks. Much like many of the tools of the 18th century, toma...
2022-11-011h 04I Love MuzzleloadingFostering interest in Living History with Mike Judson and the Five Medals EventToday we’re talking with Mike Judson, a living historian with an appreciation for the history of the Northwest Territories and what would become Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Michigan. Mike has spent time in the American mid west and mid south and has worked to find and enjoy the history of any place he visits. At the age of nine he began shooting with his family, this interest began to foster his appreciation of history at a young age. Even now, many years later history is a big part of Mike’s life.I'd like to thank our...
2022-10-121h 13I Love MuzzleloadingMike McCoy - Rimfire got boring so I started shooting muzzleloaders | Clubs, Competition and moreToday we’re talking with Mike McCoy, a muzzleloading enthusiast and competitive muzzleloader from North Carolina. Mike got his start shooting muzzleloaders at a 4H Shooting Sports event. After getting bored with shooting .22 rimfire, Mike wandered over to a shotgun area but didn’t stay long. Across the way he noticed billowing black smoke rolling through the grounds. Mike would spend the rest of his time at the event throwing lead down range with a muzzleloader.I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support:ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more.Muzzleloader Magazine - Visi...
2022-09-261h 24I Love MuzzleloadingFeed Drop: I was on the T Rex Talk Podcast talkin' about muzzleloaders and muzzleloading cultureHey everyone, this is a "feed drop" of sorts to share that I was a guest on the T Rex Talk podcast from T Rex Arms. T Rex Arms is an American company that started just a few years ago, but they have grown a ton and have a strong mission to not only make and sell practical, useable products, but they also want to educate and train Americans with practical skills and history. You can listen to the full conversation at this link HERE , look for "Flintlocks & Old-school Skills w/ Ethan Yazel"Isaac and I...
2022-09-2115 min
T.REX TALKFlintlocks & Old-school Skills w/ Ethan YazelA couple of weeks ago, we shot a YouTube video about the history of firearms technology, with the help of Ethan Yazel from ilovemuzzleloading.com. The final video is more about freedom, gun control, and the Assault Weapon Ban of 2022 than flintlocks, but it got us a lot more interested in owning and shooting old-school weapons. This conversation between Isaac and Ethen is a longer deep dive into the world of muzzleloaders, both old and new, and all the folks in the muzzleloading community who are working on developing a lot of more foundational skills....
2022-09-161h 21I Love MuzzleloadingCompetitive Muzzleloading is Cool | Jeff Warner - PA Federation of Blackpowder ShootersIn this episode we're chatting with Pennsylvania Federation of Blackpowder Shooters President, Jeff Warner about his interest in muzzleloading and how its changed over the years.For Jeff, competition is serious, he practices whenever he can and dry fires his flintlock in his living room. Just before recording Jeff competed in the Pennsylvania State Championship and is now planning for a trip to Kentucky for the annual inter-state muzzleloading competition.It's not all serious for Jeff though, shooting competitive muzzleloaders is as much about score as it is hanging out with good friends and learning...
2022-09-071h 14I Love MuzzleloadingA Beginners Guide to the Contemporary Longrifle Association Show with Bill Schneider Today we're talking with Bill Schneider about the Contemporary Longrifle Association Show, coming August 19-20 in Lexington Kentucky. Learn more at Longrifle.com. I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support:ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more.Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn moreGet your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat hereClick here to SUBSCRIBEIn this episode we discuss Bill's first time experience at the CLA show, the history of the CLA as an organization, as well as Bill's key takeaways for the show.
2022-08-1554 minI Love MuzzleloadingSamson Historical & COVID's Impact on Living HistoryToday we're talking with Casey Samson of Samson Historical about the roller coaster of the last two years. This conversation isn't about COVID, it's about the impact it had on the businesses and events of muzzleloading and living history. Casey, Abby, and the team at Samson Historical changed a lot about how their business operated to survive a total shift in how they reached their customers. With just about every event canceled for nearly two years, the Samsons were looking at inventory like a coffin instead of an asset. SamsonHistorical.com I'd like to...
2022-08-0853 min
I Love MuzzleloadingJohn Dewald | Continuing the Tradition with the Gunmaker's Fair at KemptonWe’re talking with Artist and Historian John Dewald of Pennsylvania about traditional horn work, his muzzleloading story and the NEW Gunmakers Fair at Kempton - an event dedicated to preserve and present the art and industry of making early American muzzleloading firearms and accouterments. Bringing together artisans and crafts people that help create and support the gunmaking industry. Promote muzzleloading by giving seminars on topics such as gun making, horn making, bag making, gun collecting, match competition, hunting, historical re-enactments, and other educational based programs.The Gunmakers Fair at Kempton: https://gunmakersfair.wixsite.com/gunfair July 29-3...
2022-07-2557 minI Love MuzzleloadingNathaniel Killbuck | Connecting with the past, Market Hunters, and Historically Accurate EquipmentNathan has been involved in muzzleloading since he was a young boy hunting the Pennsylvania woods with his father and grandfather, but it wasn’t until he was older that a deep connection with the land and history was made. As a young man and father, Nathan sees his now 10-year-old blog and magazine articles as a way to give back and share the knowledge he has found in books and first-hand accounts with the rest of the community. This passion to see muzzleloading continue is seen at his home as well, where a custom flintlock rests for each of...
2022-07-071h 12I Love MuzzleloadingBarry Brakebill - Bringing Home the Gold with a CVA Paramount .40Today we're talking with Barry Brakebill, CVA's latest team member and dedicated competitive muzzleloading enthusiast. Barry has decades of experience with competition and muzzleloading, having previously worked with Thompson/Center and Knight Rifles, Barry is bringing his skills to team CVA in the 2022 season.I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support:ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more.Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn moreI ask Barry about the competition, how he dealt with Friendship Indiana’s infamous wind, and what it’s like bringing a non-custom rifle to a se...
2022-06-2742 minI Love MuzzleloadingKen Scott - His Journey, His Art, and the Future of Longrifle CultureKen is an artist and illustrator whose work has an intensely historical, even biographical concept to it. It is conceived out of the place where a number of important influences come together: his life as an artist; his reverence for history; and a personal study of the lives of the naturalists who traveled Colonial America in the 18th century. I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support:ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more.Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn moreKen has always been an artist, but his journey has t...
2022-06-0753 min
Live Full Work Fun Podcast#212 - For the Love of Muzzleloading with Ethan YazelHobbies and work-life can certainly intertwine. Ethan Yazel, host of "I Love Muzzleloading" certainly weaves the skills he knows through his day job as a content marketer into his muzzleloading hobby. Ethan is a 5th-generation muzzleloading enthusiast. His family's love of muzzleloading dates to the 1930s. He's always had a passion for history and thinks it is important to archive the stories of today's muzzleloaders for future generations. Producing a YouTube channel is hard, and he does it out of the love for his hobby. Can he monetize it? Maybe. But the important thing is that he's...
2022-06-0136 minI Love MuzzleloadingChatting with David Belzer about Muzzleloading, Gunsmithing, and the Blackpowder CommunityToday we're talking with David Belzer from the great state of Pennsylvania about muzzleloading, mentorship, and how the community as a whole has changed over the last 10 years. I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support:ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more.Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn moreDavid manages the "Primitive Muzzleloaders" facebook group with nearly 10,000 members. As one of the first and larger groups out there for muzzleloading enthusiasts, David has a unique perspective on the community and it's interests in 2022. We also chat about David's efforts t...
2022-05-2745 minI Love MuzzleloadingPercussion Caps, Scams, New Mexico Muzzleloader Changes, Where to find events | Muzzleloading NewsLearn more at ilovemuzzleloading.com Today we're talking about some of the muzzleloading news happening in May 2022. I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support:ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more.Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn moreNEW 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.co...
2022-05-2516 minI Love MuzzleloadingSchuetzen Blackpowder on ramping up production to meet demand in 2022Learn more at ILoveMuzzleloading.com 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 Sw...
2022-05-0531 minI Love MuzzleloadingWashington State Keeps Traditional Muzzleloading Sight Rules, votes to not allow ScopesLast 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.
2022-04-2005 minI Love MuzzleloadingThe York Report 2022 with Colton FleetwoodToday 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.I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support:ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more.Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn moreWatch this video about Chunk/Over the Log Shooting to learn more Learn more about the Alvin C...
2022-04-1545 min
I Love MuzzleloadingThe School of the Longhunter with Bill SchneiderToday 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. I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support:ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more.Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn more 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 Sund...
2022-03-281h 14
I Love MuzzleloadingJeff Luke - Through time with Needle and ThreadThis episode is sponsored by ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more. 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...
2022-03-1542 minI Love MuzzleloadingMike Beliveau: From Smoothbores to Cap and Ball - Looking back and aheadThis Podcast is Sponsored by THOR Bullets - https://thorbullets.com/ See Mike’s work for yourself on his website- https://mikebeliveau.com/ and on youtube- https://www.youtube.com/user/duelist1954Today 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...
2022-02-031h 22I Love MuzzleloadingState documents MAY reveal GOEX buyer - Estes Energetics | #SaveGOEXLearn 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. Click here to SUBSCRIBE - http://bit.ly/ILMvideoJoin the CLA today to learn more about longrifle artisanship - longri...
2022-01-2812 min
I Love MuzzleloadingScott and Sam Williams - Father and Son Muzzleloading Enthusiasts talk Rendezvous, Competition, and Muzzleloader HuntingThis podcast is brought to you by THOR Bullets, visit Thorbullets.com to learn more Read more today at ilovemuzzleloading.comToday 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. S...
2022-01-1348 minI Love MuzzleloadingPennsylvania Traditions with Brian KauffmanThis podcast is brought to you by THOR Bullets, visit Thorbullets.com to learn more Read more today at ilovemuzzleloading.comToday 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 sho...
2021-12-291h 13I Love MuzzleloadingRethinking your priorities with Eddie DavenportThis podcast is brought to you by THOR Bullets, visit Thorbullets.com to learn more Today we're catching up with Eddie Davenport the editor of the NSSA's membership magazine, "The Skirmish Line". Eddie is a diehard blackpowder competitive shooter and muzzleloading hunter. His background in competition and history gives him some interesting perspectives on the sport and the changes it's gone under over the last year. Eddie is a lifelong competitive shooter and Second Amendment advocate. He is also a Clinical Social Worker Intern and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist. Eddie also has a background as a...
2021-12-2255 min
I Love MuzzleloadingBlake Bates: Arkansas Black Bear with a MuzzleloaderRead more today at ilovemuzzleloading.com This episode brought to you by THOR Bullets. Learn more about THOR Bullets at Thorbullets.com Today we're talking to Blake Bates, an outdoorsman, and father from the mountains of Arkansas. Blake has been hunting with his family and with their muzzleloaders since he was a boy and recently took his first Arkansas Black Bear with one of his muzzleloaders. Blake tells the story of his hunt and the unlikely way he came about the bear, but we also discuss how Blake got interested in Muzzleloaders, and why...
2021-12-1338 minI Love MuzzleloadingSchuetzen Blackpowder, KY Flintlock Season, 2022 Events & More | Muzzleloading News November 2021Learn more at ilovemuzzleloading.com TOPIC LINKS Blackpowder - https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/schuetzen-blackpowder-hosting-2021-blackpowder-giveaway KY Flintlock Season - https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/kentucky-corps-of-longriflemen-requests-dedicated-flintlock-hunting-season-in-kentucky Hopkins Book information - https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/volume-ii-of-the-jay-hopkins-bone-tipped-amp-banded-horns-book-is-ready-for-publication Kalamazoo Show - https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/kalamazoo-living-history-show-preparing-for-return-in-2022 KY-AL Show- https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/2022-alabama-kentucky-rifle-show Linton - https://www.facebook.com/events/350629303517476 I Love Muzzleloading Hunting Contest-https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/muzzleloader-hunting-giveaway-2021 Click here to SUBSCRIBE - http://bit.ly/ILMvideo Hosted on Acast. See...
2021-11-2914 minI Love MuzzleloadingDocumenting today's Mountain Men - Jeroen Nieuwhuis author of "The Mountain Men Book"Learn more about the book at https://themountainmenbook.com/ In the summer of 2015, Jeroen came across an article in National Geographic. The article was about a group of men trekking into the wilderness with no modern equipment, no modern clothes, no modern tools, and they were doing this for fun. A native to the Netherlands, Jeroen had never seen this before and needed to learn more. As he researched, Jeroen found these men were involved with "The American Mountain Men", or AMM, and an idea, and once-in-a-lifetime adventure began. After traveling to the Uni...
2021-11-1716 min
I Love MuzzleloadingKatie Petry - A Black Bear and Grandpa's MuzzleloaderThis week we're talking with Katie Petry about her recent muzzleloading black bear hunt in New Mexico. I'm really excited to have Katie on the show today to talk about her family history with muzzleloading and how that led to her recent muzzling black bear hunt. Hearing this inspiring story about Katie taking down this black bear with her grandfather's Thompson Center Cherokee is pretty energizing. "My name is Katie Petry and I'm just a mom from Indiana. I got into muzzleloading through my grandfather when I was a young kid I loved to follow him around, a...
2021-11-0848 min
I Love MuzzleloadingThe Kentucky Rifle and America's Cultural Fabric with Mel Stewart HanklaIn this episode we're talking with Mel Hankla, renowned historian, author, collector, artist and historic interpreter known for his devotion to all aspects of longrifle culture. We travel down memory lane with Mel, taking a retrospective on how he got his interest in history, how he became one of Hershel House's first students and later went on to collect some of the finest Kentucky Rifles, co-founding the Contemporary Longrifle Association, and most recently, published his own book, "Into the Bluegrass", to document Kentucky's rich history.We cover a broad array of topics with Mel today if you'd...
2021-10-1856 min
I Love MuzzleloadingThe Art of the Longrifle with Ian PrattLearn more at ILoveMuzzleloading.com This week we're talking with Ian Pratt, contemporary artisan, about the Art of the Longrifle. This is a pretty wide subject we're talking about this week, but Ian brings some interesting insights to the conversation. This episode isn't so much about the technical nature of Ian's work, it's more about the influences and thought processes he goes through to create contemporary art using a flintlock muzzleloader as the canvas. It may get a little funky for you, we go back in time pretty far, but this is definitely one of my...
2021-10-141h 16
I Love MuzzleloadingAaron Oelger, VP of Sales & Marketing at Hodgdon Powder Co on the decision to sell GOEXToday we're talking with Aaron Oelger, the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Hodgdon Powder Company about the announcement that Hodgdon will be closing and selling GOEX Blackpowder.Aaron is a 17 year veteran of the outdoor and shooting sports industry and has been with Hodgdon Powder Company for many years. I'd like to thank him for coming on the show and answering some of the questions muzzleloading enthusiasts have about this decision. Mr. Oelger is optimistic about the future of GOEX and has repeatedly stated that GOEX will only sell the brand to someone w...
2021-09-3031 minI Love MuzzleloadingAnswering Instagram's Muzzleloading QuestionsLearn more at ilovemuzzleloading.comToday we're answering some of the top questions from our weekly Muzzleloading Q&A session on the I Love Muzzleloading Instagram. Questions vary from beginner muzzleloading questions to advanced muzzleloading questions about lock replacement, timing and how to get better with your muzzleloader. If there's a question you'd like answered, submit it to us via email at ilovemuzzleloading@gmail.com OR follow us on instagram and chime in during our weekly session. Click here to SUBSCRIBE - http://bit.ly/ILMvideoMuzzleloading, muzzleloader, muzzle loa...
2021-09-2823 min
I Love MuzzleloadingGuiding the next generation from his dorm room | Frontier Trading CompanyLearn more at ILoveMuzzleloading.com Today we have a special guest, we're talking to Alex from the Frontier Trading Company Youtube Channel. If you have any interest in muzzleloading or living history on Youtube, I would hazard a guess that the frontier trading company youtube videos have been recommended to you here lately. Alex brings a fresh perspective to the Living History, community and muzzleloading by association. He's just recently built his first flintlock lock muzzleloader to go along with his interpretations and his videos. This was a great conversation and I hope you...
2021-09-1359 min
I Love MuzzleloadingWestern Hunting & Muzzleloading Culture with Darren BinderToday we're talking with Darren Binder, the marketing coordinator at Muzzle-Loaders.com about western muzzleloading culture. Having grown up in the eastern side of the US, I'm always excited to talk to western muzzleloaders about how our hobby changes from coast to coast. Follow Darren's work at the links below- Website: https://www.muzzle-loaders.com/Podcast- https://www.muzzle-loaders.com/muzzleloader-podcastOdysee: https://odysee.com/@Muzzleloaders:5Facebo ok: https://www.facebook.com/MuzzleLoader...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzzleloade...Email: sales@muzzle-loaders.comPhone: 855-236-5000
2021-08-3033 min
I Love MuzzleloadingStitching through History with Eric Van AlstineToday we're talking with Eric van Alstine, a traditional leather worker from the state of Missouri working to recreate the golden age of leatherworking with his contemporary works.Eric really focuses on using historical tools and oftentimes original tools from the eighteen and up to the nineteen hundreds. Eric has a lot to say about the history of leatherworking and where he gets his inspiration from. He is a real student of history when it comes to all of this, and he offers some really interesting perspectives about where he studies where he gets his resources, where...
2021-08-1659 min
I Love MuzzleloadingChasing the Mile with Nick Parcher and Smokeless MuzzleloadersLearn more at ilovemuzzleloading.com Safety: Never put smokeless powder into a muzzleloader that is not rated for it. The muzzleloaders Nick is using and referencing are custom built to meet the demands of Smokeles Powder. Always follow manufacturer guidelines and safety protocol for your muzzleloader. For Nick Parcher, muzzleloading looks a bit different than many of us are used to. Nick is focused on two things, precision, and hunting.In the late 1990s, Savage arms released the first "mass produced" smokeless muzzleloader, the "ML" and later the "ML2". The fallout from these ri...
2021-07-2857 min
I Love MuzzleloadingSummer Competitions begin, 4H National Championships, Historic Discoveries and more| Muzzleloading News of the WeekRead more at ILoveMuzzleloading.com Recently, the summer issue of American frontiersman magazine came out and it is all focusing on muzzleloading and early American fire arms. This is some great exposure for the muzzleloading community. Mike Beliveau has a great article in this magazine about smooth bore accuracy, so be sure to check this out.The Bryan station muzzleloaders club at Wilmore, Kentucky has added two more table shoots to their match structure for the year, they'll be hosting the first on July 25 and the second on November 28This past June was t...
2021-07-1409 min
I Love MuzzleloadingPaul from the Orion Foundation on muzzleloading, passing the torch, and having a good timeLearn more at ilovemuzzleloading.com Hi, I'm Ethan and I love muzzleloading. Today we're talking with Paul from The Orion Foundation Instagram page. Paul has been a true inspiration for me and several of the other young muzzleloading enthusiasts in the contemporary era. What Paul's doing is really unique and really special for the muzzleloading community. He serves a a great service to the community at large, bringing people in and showing them that you don't have to focus in on one aspect of muzzleloading to enjoy it. Paul's going to talk a lot about how he w...
2021-07-091h 03
I Love MuzzleloadingBlackhorn 209 is BACK, Knight Peregrine, Youtube censors Bill Raby | Muzzleloading News of the WeekLearn more at ilovemuzzleloading.comBill Raby video cata log taken down by YouTube . 26 videos have been allowed to stay, but Bill is leaving YouTube.[https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=66232.0][https://rumble.com/c/c-913677]Odyssey video is ILM choice - [https://odysee.com/@ILoveMuzzleloading:f ]Hogdon branded BH209 bottles are appearing in the wild, with shooters receiving orders with the newly branded bottles. Other modern supplies are coming back in stock too with IMR whitehots, Pyrodex, Triple 7 and modern projectile products arriving to stores. ...
2021-06-2313 min
I Love MuzzleloadingA conversation with Frank House | I Love MuzzleloadingLearn more at ilovemuzzleloading.comFrank House is an internationally known contemporary longrifle master but he doesn't let that go to his head. In the old locksmith's house in Woodbury Kentucky you'll find Frank and Lally House working in their studios just about everyday of the week and if they aren't, Lally will be in the flowerbeds and Frank will be in the garage working on an old car.As a young boy, Frank hated school, but he did like making things with his hands. From a young age, he was in the shop making all manner of...
2021-06-091h 00
I Love MuzzleloadingBlackhorn 209 Updates, NBC casts Muzzle loaders in a negative light, Caps IN STOCK and more | Muzzleloading NewsLearn more at ilovemuzzleloading.com Hodgdon estimates 2-8 Weeks for Blackhorn 209 delivery to stores, this is similar to the information released in February, about March/April delivery. Hopefully, we see Blackhorn 209 on shelves soon. With the competition season picking up, shooters are looking for powder. Those who have ordered/preordered new rifles for 2021 are concerned they have paperweights, with some online looking for information on shooting other substitutes until the shortage ends. NRA Camp needs caps for their summer kids' camp! Manufacturers can't help due to the market volatility, they are asking volunteers to part with some caps to help kids ove...
2021-05-2414 min
Muzzle-Loaders PodcastEp 7 | Inside the NMLRA w/Ethan Yazel | Muzzle-Loaders.com Official PodcastDo you love muzzleloading? Well, you probably don't love it as much as this week's guest! In this episode, we are joined by NMLRA Field Representative, Ethan Yazel and we discuss the NMLRA, our passion for muzzleloading, and all things black powder!
2021-05-1933 minI Love MuzzleloadingAlexander Hamilton's Flintlock Pistols sold for ONE MILLION | Muzzleloading NewsAlexander Hamilton Pistols have sold for one million dollars at the Rock Island Auction Company.It’s a chunk of change, but wow, the honor to own a piece of American history like this is second to none. Congratulations to the new owner!Learn more at ilovemuzzleloading.comJoin the NMLRA today - NMLRA.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-1703 min
I Love MuzzleloadingIs Thompson Center done? Schuetzen brings in 2 million caps, and Georgia legalizes the Paramount HTR | Muzzleloading NewsRead more today at ilovemuzzleloading.comMay has just started and we already have big news for muzzleloading enthusiasts.Some unexpected news broke this week via the Outdoor Wire, Smith & Wesson has announced they will be divesting the Thompson/Center Arms brand. Sadly, Smith & Wesson haven’t owned Thompson/Center for 20 years, having bought the company in 2006 and many feel S&W never gave the brand a chance, citing limited releases and support for their once best-selling muzzleloading rifles and the customers who shoot them.It’s a sad day to see such an iconic brand being discarded by Smith and Wess...
2021-05-0908 min
Primitive Pursuit PodcastEthan Yazel, National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association – PP071We’re Back! In this week’s episode, Chris and Mike talk to Ethan Yazel, the media manager for the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association. We’re extremely excited to be working with Ethan. He dives into his life, growing up with the NMLRA, and all of...
2020-01-0900 min