#10MinuteTalk

You too can prevent muzzy misfires. Guns that load from the front can be inherently finicky and susceptible to environmental factors centerfire rifles shrug off with indifference. That’s part of the reason you generally get a special season. It’s simply harder. Equal parts challenge and frustration, getting your muzzleloader to go bang no matter what takes extra thought and care. And even with that thought and care, “stuff” happens. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn chat through ways to ensure your muzzleloader performs optimally in the moment of truth.
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[@bradedwards3438]

I *continue* to love how these #10MinuteTalk's are a half-hour long.

[@NewDr3w]

Please never stop being 30 minutes @vortexnationpodcast

[@CanPat777]

No water supplements.

[@mehtevas2653]

Yes water supplements

[@davidcriscolo4768]

Boring!!! More Pew Pew stuff

[@Wheelchair-bear]

The PH of your water is tremendously important, electrolyte and mineral supplements are also essential if you drink R.O. filterd water or distilled water. I find it interesting.

[@20020x]

Great Advice Guys, Thanks

[@mehtevas2653]

Yes water supplements

[@coldandaloof7166]

I also load cold and stay cold. My inline stays in the trunk till it gets shot. Which is either at a deer or at the end of the hinting week. My fllintlocks are loaded and unloaded every day. And I reprime much more often.

[@tvo5963]

For barrel covers, nothing beats latex finger cots to me.

[@frontlinerejects8029]

I'd like a podcast on water supplements, but I suppose I'd also like a cartridge talk on the 7.5 Swiss.

[@nicktaylor6018]

You guys really need to make the 1x muzzleloader scope again for us cold weather hunters. Have had red dots freeze up way too many times

[@andrewmcmullen1388]

Great advice on the firing pin. Mine was so bad from shooting T7 and I had no idea it should be cleaned every time. It was really corroded. The one on my CVA can be taken out with a screwdriver.

[@normankaster917]

Just a pinch of black horn 209 in my coffee every morning keeps my body fired up and less tentative to having miss fires through out the day. Lol

[@VortexNation]

😂😂😂

[@mikeelium3044]

Was lucky enough to talk to Ryan on the phone Friday afternoon. Thank you for your advice on long range scopes. I did buy the razor. GEN three. Hope y’all found some sheds.

[@VortexNation]

Awesome! Thanks for reaching out and we know you'll love that Gen III

[@jdmznet]

Water supplements podcast sounds like an excellent idea. :-)

[@woodrowbrimm2805]

You talked about 209 and Percussion Primers, what ever became of the old Top Hat Muzzle Loader Primers ? I haven't seen them advertised in many years. I'll stick to my Real Black Powder, it's pretty much a must for anybody with a Flintlock also. Years ago Hunters used to take small kiddie balloons to protect the muzzle ,we also used them in the Army back in the 1970's with the M16 to keep the rain out.

[@benjaminsims9046]

I’ve been using electrolyte supplements in my water for some time, mostly while backpacking. Usually two tablets of “Nuun” brand in a liter of water

[@VortexNation]

High quality tabs! 👍👍

[@Jeepman90]

@vortexnation have you guys done a 10 min talk or podcast on hunting packs and which you prefer? Whether it's a day pack or multiday, of you haven't would that be something you would consider?

[@normankaster917]

Kuiu has my vote, I've had really good experience with my packs from them. Ranging from day pack for turkey and whitetail, run and gun archery/rifle hunts for saddle/still/ tracking/ground blind hunting opportunities in Michigan to full blown multi day back country rifle and archery elk/mule deer hunts in the rugged terrain of Idaho, loaded with camp and meat.... Never had a let down with hundreds of miles and thousands of pounds put on them.

[@VortexNation]

Thanks for the recommendation, we will see what the boys can do!

[@Jeepman90]

@normankaster917 that was 1 of my few contenders, thanks fot the input!

[@Jeepman90]

@@VortexNation thanks that'd be great!

[@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz]

Do i own a muzzle loader? Nope. Am i going to watch this whole video? Absolutely.

[@VortexNation]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@redjuice23]

10:44 We have 2 muzzy seasons here in VA. My rifle will stay "cold" during those times, but I put inside for the 2 weeks of rifle in-between. Our falls have had above average temps lately, too. I've been using BH209 in a Triumph for a few seasons now. This past year, I was unloading the gun by firing on the last day...primer pop, primer pop, etc x 5. I couldn't believe it, so I pulled the breech at the truck, believing that the flash hole was clogged. To my surprise, the powder had gotten wet, I mean dripping wet. Flash hole was obviously clogged now because I just fired 6 primers down it. Would thermo cycling have caused this degree of condesation? I had a thought my 2 or 4 yr old had tossed their sippy cup on it, and it leaked as the gun was on the rear seat floorboard. As stated, this is how I normally store my loaded muzzy during fall and have only ever had a missfire from #11 caps before I got into 209s. Post script. 2 days prior, I had an opportunity at a buck that had been eluding me lately. I guess divine providence saved him and my sanity that day if I had had a misfire. Thanks, guys. I absolutely love these podcasts!

[@codygalloway1140]

Yes for water supps. Different kinds? How to mix your own to save money? Lots of good stuff!

[@fjb5263]

Talk about flintlocks. The skilled hunters use those instead of the modern black powder rifles that shoot 200 plus yards.

[@ryanchristensen1208]

Yes to salt supplements

[@jamesjohns4464]

How about things non hunters dont know that hunters take for granted. Like do you put the deer on the hood and clean it at home, or field dress it. How do you carry the animal? Stuff like that. Im an inspiring hunter but besides birds I haven’t hunted.

[@VortexNation]

Really appreciate the feedback! We will pass it along to the guys and see what they can do!

[@t2brfu67]

Water supplements👍👍

[@normankaster917]

Kids do the darnedness things or water from their boots got into their.

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

Guess you guys don't use flintlocks.

[@aaronmoore520]

I’m pro hydration

[@406oregon]

yes water supps

[@hunt_trap_fish]

Or get a muzzleloader that… ya know… actually loads at the muzzle? I love Vortex and I love that you all are here in WI and I have a bunch of your stuff. That being said, get a flinter or a percussion and then have this discussion 😊

[@Sandz_]

...why?

[@hunt_trap_fish]

@@Sandz_ why what?

[@Sandz_]

@@hunt_trap_fish I don't know if I'm misunderstanding or not. Why do they have to get a flintlock or percussion and then need to have this discussion again? Is it so this conversation can be had about a different type of muzzleloader that you use?

[@hunt_trap_fish]

@@Sandz_ oh gottcha. Bc in my - albeit limited - experience w, and conversations w folks who shoot those types of muzzleloaders - misfires are virtually nonexistent. The older muzzleloaders are a lot more reliable than the newer stuff

[@Sandz_]

@@hunt_trap_fish thanks. I get it now 😀