Thompson/Center's World Of Muzzleloading Series 2 - Sighting In

Dustin from Guns of the West provides recommended black powder charges for various cap and ball revolvers, categorizing them by size and caliber. He advises on specific grain amounts for pocket (.31 caliber), belt (.36 caliber), holster (.44 caliber), and large 'horse' pistols (Walker/Dragoon), emphasizing that his recommendations often exceed manufacturer's lower suggestions for better performance. The video also touches on the use of paper cartridges.

This video demonstrates the process of loading and firing a black powder musket, specifically a reproduction Brown Bess. It covers measuring powder charges, seating the ball and patch, priming the pan, and the firing sequence. The presenter highlights the tedious nature of muzzleloader operation compared to modern firearms and discusses the accuracy advantages of rifled muskets.

This segment from Gun Talk Radio discusses the benefits and considerations of handloading ammunition, particularly rifle rounds. Expert Lou Smith emphasizes tailoring loads to specific rifles and shooting applications, such as hunting or competition, by selecting appropriate bullets, powder charges, and primers. He highlights how handloading can improve accuracy by reducing standard deviation and extreme spread in velocity, and stresses the importance of using loading manuals and working up loads cautiously due to variations in firearms and environmental conditions.

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 video from the Thompson/Center's World Of Muzzleloading Series focuses on the proper loading techniques for a Thompson Center muzzleloader. Hosted by Gregg Ritz from Outdoor Channel's Hunt Masters, the content is instructional and aims to educate viewers on safe and effective muzzleloading practices. It's part of a series dedicated to muzzleloading firearms.

This video provides a detailed breakdown of a Baschieri & Pellagri MB Feltro Super Gigante 12-gauge shotgun shell. The analysis includes weighing the shot (38.8g) and powder (1.8g), inspecting the felt wad, and observing the powder burn rate. The process culminates in a live-fire demonstration using an Escort semi-automatic shotgun, offering insights into ammunition construction and performance.

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.

This video presents an accuracy comparison between a traditional flintlock rifle and a modern sporting rifle at 100 yards. The host, demonstrating high expertise and safe firearm handling, loads and fires both rifles, utilizing Hornady Match .308 ammunition and Goex Black Powder. The comparison highlights the practical differences in loading times and aims to determine which platform achieves superior accuracy under these conditions.

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, presented by an expert from Thompson/Center Arms, focuses on three critical shooting mistakes and their solutions. It covers achieving a Natural Point of Aim (NPOA) for stability, mastering trigger control to overcome target panic, and the benefits of shooting with both eyes open for improved awareness. The instruction emphasizes fundamental techniques for becoming a better marksman.