Muzzleloading News of the Week May 23 2021

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 over the summer. The NMLRA will be collecting caps for any donors during the Spring National Shoot. Anyone with extras is encouraged to bring some extras to send to the kids. By collecting caps from many into one shipment, the hazmat fees will be limited.

Related to Caps, last week muzzle-loaders.com received a shipment of #11 and #10 caps, as of recording, all but the Schuetzen Musket caps are sold out. Subscribe to their email newsletter to be notified of the next shipment.

On Thursday this week, Grafs and Sons was restocked in Winchester magnum #11 caps. They also have RWS and Schuetezen caps in stock. Hopefully this is indicative of the shortages we’ve seen in the last 18 months coming.

Muzzle-loaders.com is hosting a giveaway for father's day!

In preparation for Father's Day, we are giving away a Traditions Pursuit VAPR XT!!! Comment, share, and fill out the entry form below for your chance to win! The winner will be selected on June 9th and the rifle will arrive at your door before Father's Day! Good luck and Happy Father's Day!!!⁠ CLICK HERE TO ENTER:

Online registration is open for the NMLRA Spring National Shoot. You'll get $5 off your registration fee AND you won't have to wait in line before the shoot. Visit [NMLRA.org] for more information. If you are planning to shoot a lot, give the office a call and ask them to organize your targets before the shoot. You can pick up your packet of targets with your shooter badge and be off the races in no time.

NBC Article -

On May 23, 2021 NBC News published an article that feels like a targeted hit piece aimed at muzzleloading enthusiasts around the United States. The article focuses on a crime that was committed with a blackpowder muzzleloading cap and ball revolver, we certainly agree the crime was horrible and any loss of life is upsetting, but the article attempts to demonize muzzleloaders in a way that we aren't familiar with. Pro-Gun control rhetoric has been saved for modern firearms for years, but I fear this marks the first foray into including muzzleloaders in the fight. Maybe I'm overly concerned, but I think the article is important for us to read and understand where the conversation about muzzleloaders could be going, so we may be properly prepared to preserve our passion for muzzleloading.