Muzzleloader basics 101: Traditional Black Powder Rifle Refresher Course.

Whether you're brand new to muzzleloading or just need a refresher, this video breaks down the basics of traditional black powder shooting. From powder, patch and ball, Mountain Man Dave walks you through the simple steps of loading, firing and cleaning a traditional Hawken style muzzleloader rifle. Learn the techniques, safety and craftsmanship behind one of America's oldest firearm's traditions- rediscover the joy of Black Powder Shooting. Find a Living History Mountain Man Rendezvous in your area and step back into the early 1800's time period. A simple "Rule of Thumb" tutorial for black powder muzzleloader shooting and care. I realized a long time ago that I can’t sit around every campfire or stand at every Mountain Man rendezvous council fire. So I started this YouTube channel to share the frontier know-how and trail wisdom passed down to me by old gray-beard Mountain Men long since gone. I’ve been followin’ the ways of the mountain men of the fur-trade era—shootin’ muzzleloader rifles, black powder pistols, and attendin’ rendezvous—ever since I first saw Jeremiah Johnson over 50 years ago. That’s ten lustrums on the trail. Now I aim to pass some of that knowledge along and help keep this valuable livin’ tradition alive. Safety First: Handle All Firearms With Caution And Care. ** 1LB of Black Powder = 7000 grains, NOT 1000 as misstated** (7000gr/70gr = 100 shots per LB) Mountain Man Dave Links: ☕️Buy Me a Coffee (Support the channel) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Mountain... Thanks! T-Shirts, cups, hats and mugs available at: https://mountainmandave.etsy.com Set trigger adjustment    • TC Hawken & Renegade Set Trigger Adjust   Ram Rods / Range Rods    • 🤠 How I explain Muzzleloader ramrod basics   Making patches    • How I make EASY Muzzleloading Shooting/Cle...