Gunwerks Muzzleloader | Safety

This guide details the process of loading a muzzleloader, emphasizing safety and accuracy. It covers measuring powder, seating bullets using a starter and ram rod, and the importance of marking the ram rod for consistent seating and safety checks. The video highlights the CVA Endura muzzleloader and its Veraf Flame ignition system for enhanced performance.

This guide details the safe and effective loading procedure for a Gunwerks muzzleloader, emphasizing critical safety checks before, during, and after loading. It covers clearing the breech plug, proper powder dumping, and ensuring a solid bullet seat against the powder charge to prevent misfires and ensure accuracy. The instruction comes from Mike Davidson of Gunwerks, highlighting a routine-based approach to safe muzzleloading.

This expert guide details the catastrophic failure modes of muzzleloaders, as demonstrated by Thompson/Center Arms' engineering team. It covers the dangers of double loading, double powder charges, and critically, the use of smokeless powder, which led to a barrel explosion. The video emphasizes safety and understanding pressure limits in muzzleloading firearms.

This guide details the proper procedure for loading and firing the T/C Impact SB muzzleloader, emphasizing safety and technique. It covers essential steps from ensuring the firearm is unloaded and the breech plug is clear, to loading powder, projectile, and primer. The instruction, provided by Robby Wheaton of Wheaton Arms, aims to demystify black powder firearms for new users, highlighting the importance of avoiding air gaps and using proper tools to prevent misfires and potential accidents.

This video demonstrates the severe dangers of using smokeless powder in a muzzleloader designed for black powder, resulting in a catastrophic barrel explosion. The speaker, identified as a manufacturer representative, uses a remote firing rig to safely showcase the consequences of this common but deadly mistake. The footage highlights the importance of understanding powder types and pressure differences to prevent dangerous malfunctions.

Mike Davidson from Gunwerks demonstrates a thorough cleaning process for their muzzleloaders, emphasizing cleaning from the breech end to protect the action. The guide covers bolt and breech plug removal, barrel cleaning with solvent and brushing, patching for dryness, muzzle brake maintenance, and breech plug care with anti-seize for future ease of use. It concludes with advice on long-term storage and a final rifle inspection.

This guide details the advanced technique for executing a long-range elk hunt, as demonstrated by a 12-year-old hunter under expert supervision. It emphasizes precise range estimation, scope adjustment using ballistic turrets, and marksmanship fundamentals for a successful shot at extreme distances (1376 yards). The process highlights the importance of preparation, practice, and specialized equipment for challenging hunting scenarios.

This expert guide from Gunwerks demonstrates the significant impact of the Coriolis effect on long-range bullet trajectory. Jeremy Winters, a Gunwerks Product Specialist, explains how Earth's rotation can shift Point of Impact (POI) by over 1 MOA at 1000 yards when shooting East or West. The video provides a live-fire demonstration and recommends shooting North or South to collect accurate ballistic data, minimizing Coriolis-induced errors.

This guide details the process of transforming a factory Remington Model 700 Sendero into a more capable long-range rifle, as demonstrated by Mike Davidson from Gunwerks. Key steps include a trigger upgrade to a 2-pound pull and a precision bedding job using Devcon Aluminum Putty to ensure action stability. The process emphasizes proper disassembly, careful application of bedding materials, and correct reassembly with specific torque values for action screws.

This video demonstrates a professional long-range coyote hunt in Montana, showcasing the effective use of a Gunwerks rifle. Dustin Butler, a representative for Gunwerks, highlights the 'range, dial, and kill' method for successful predator engagement at various distances, from close encounters to over 500 yards. The guide emphasizes proficiency with long-range optics and equipment for accurate shots in challenging terrain.