Can you leave a FLINTLOCK loaded overnight? 1, 3, and 7 Day Test | Muzzleloader Hunting Test

Learn more at ilovemuzzleloading.com Every year we are asked "Can I leave my muzzleloader loaded overnight?", "Do I need to unload my muzzleloader after hunting?", and "How long can I leave my muzzleloader loaded?". I'll be leaving my flintlock rifle loaded for 1 day, 3 days, and 7 days to compare the results while documenting the experience for you at home. In this test, I hope to answer some of those questions and provide some inspiration for your own testing as we let my flintlock muzzleloader sit overnight to see if it will shoot the next day. I provide the weather conditions for the day for you to compare with your local area. This test was conducted in October in the Midwest, we saw rain, sleet, fog, and temperatures as low as 30 and as high as 70. Get your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat here - https://bit.ly/MuzzleloadingHats 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.com Join the TMLA to learn more about traditional muzzleloaders -http://traditionalmuzzleloadingassoci... Join the NMLRA today to learn more about muzzleloading - https://www.nmlra.org VIDEO CHAPTERS 0:00 Test Parameters 1:23 Loading Technique 2:29 1 Day Weather 3:47 1 Day Test 5:37 Quick Clean 7:30 3 Day Weather 7:49 3 Day Test 9:42 Clean & Talk 10:34 7 Day Weather 10:55 7 Day test 14:19 Results 16:11 Conclusion Muzzleloading, muzzleloader, muzzle loader, mountain man, longhunter, bushcraft, living history, longrifle, flintlock, blackpowder #muzzleloader #muzzleloading #blackpowder DISCLAIMER: Our videos are strictly for documentary, educational, and entertainment purposes only. All shooting is performed in a safe environment. Imitation or the use of any acts depicted in these videos is solely AT YOUR OWN RISK. All work on firearms should be carried out by a licensed individual and all state and federal rules apply to such. We (including YouTube) will not be held liable for any injury to yourself or damage to your firearms resulting from attempting anything shown in any of our videos. We do not endorse any specific product and this video is not an attempt to sell you a good or service. We are not a gun store and DO NOT sell or deal in firearms. Such a practice is heavily regulated and subject to applicable laws. We DO NOT sell parts, magazines, or firearms. We are not instructing our viewers on how to modify firearms, accessories, or otherwise to change their basic legal function. These videos are free to watch and if anyone attempts to charge for this video notify us immediately. By viewing or flagging this video you are acknowledging the above.