How to Safely and Properly Load a Muzzleloader

[@Thatfreedomguy]

For someone like me that’s never even touched a muzzle loader I appreciate the simplicity of this video even 11 years later! Thanks!

[@lanefuller34]

Hey thanks! I don't check comments often but glad to see yours

[@ericsims2078]

2022 and this video from 2009 is still as helpful as the day it was uploaded. Thank you for keeping it up, it's very informative for someone just starting out.

[@BePatient888]

As someone who is new to muzzle loaders, I really appreciate how well you laid out all the steps to this process. Kudos to you!

[@shaneglover99]

i used this video to show my younger son. I felt the video was well made and it showed my son how to properly load one in case i am not hunting with him. Some people just need to realize that these videos are great learning tools for our young ones.

[@haredywaled]

Thank you sir . I’ve been always intimidated by muzzle loaders because I overestimate the amount of work and experience to be able to get it right. Thank to you . You absolutely made it simple and clear. Now I need to practice it . Thx again

[@sammcloud2000]

Very nice instructional video. I like the powder pellets and the whole set up. A lot better to work with than what they taught me in hunter safety a long time ago. Again very nice.

[@Marcos_VC]

Nice , simple , quick , straight to the point. Well done. Thanks

[@ThreePlyChord]

Thanks! It’s been quite a few years since loading mine and I needed a refresher. Plus I didn’t know you shouldn’t touch the pellets. I learned something new!!

[@williambrown5393]

Thanks. Informative and simple. One other step I advise. Make sure that the breech plug is clean so that the fire from the primer reaches the powder plugs.

[@mrmobile4927]

Hey Lane thanks for the video! I've had a CVA Hunterbolt in my closet forEVER because I traded a brake job for it and all his supporting stuff. I've never fired a muzzleloader. Your video gives me confidence that I can now. I'll have to clean the barrel then head out to the shooting range. I have a lot to learn but this video helps. Keep it up kid! (All you haters need to chill.)

[@drumking241]

Thanks for posting Man, im a civil war buff so ive talked about getting a muzzleloader for years but hadnt got around to it, today is my birthday and my brother surprised me with one, i know nothing about them so this really helped, cant wait to try it, good vid 👍

[@SFD-Horses]

Thank you. Very well done. Not rushed. I just inherited an older Thompson and it's my 1st muzzleloader.

[@Lanephotography222]

Thank you for your comment. If it's older it probably loads a little differently. Couldn't hurt to look up a video for classic muzzleloaders too.

[@coreyswhitetailwoods4747]

Great instructional video Lane! I got a tradition's buck stalker last Christmas and had no idea how to use it or exactly what to buy, now I know so I'll be able to cite it in and be ready for early muzzleloader season. I also subscribe to your channel. Thank you.

[@Lanephotography222]

Oh, well you're welcome, and thanks for commenting :). By the way I got a doe with this gun opening day of gun season.

[@garyforney1523]

NEVER fire a projectile, bullet or arrow, into a hay bale! When cows eat the hay they may injest part or all of whatever you shot into the bale. Any farmer who has a cow with "hardware" is in for a big problem. If you shot into one of my hay bales, and I found oit about it, you would NEVER hunt my property again. You are the kind of person that makes it hard to get hunting permission.

[@thomascreech8239]

Excellent video, appreciate the post you did a really good job.

[@matthewprior3762]

Thanks for posting. Im just now getting interested in muzzle loading!! 😎

[@elli003]

Nice work Lane. I still enjoy my 1858 Enfield 3 Band, .577. shoulder-fired artillery piece. LOL .

[@jessiejordan2853]

Best video on the whole of KZbin. Hands down. 👌

[@terryellenberger465]

Jesse Jordan "WHAT" your kidding

[@Lanephotography222]

@becious I'm sorry, I thought that it was a "muzzle loader" based on the fact that it is loaded from the end of the muzzle, not on what kind of setup is used to ignite the powder.

[@Lanephotography222]

Thanks, I'm glad you still gave positive feedback when comparing me to a pro :)

[@michaelschoemann2876]

Well done young man, well done

[@2ndmileproductions]

Well done. Thanks for the great video! This is why I like KZbin.

[@r.b.somers2052]

I love this video. Great job!

[@Lanephotography222]

Thank you for the positive feedback!

[@quagmire6343]

Very well made video! Thanks

[@jacobfarmer8578]

Robber: “Run yo shit” Me, a sophisticated defender: Dead after taking too long to load my muzzle loader.

[@Thegreekboy250]

@DerFiendr Also, you don't really need a "high powered rifle" to take down game efficiently. Let me put this in perspective: The round used in the extermination of the buffalo was a .45-70. A .45 caliber bullet with 70 grains of black powder. Nowadays we use a 50 caliber bullet and 100/150 grains of black powder. The .45-70 could drop buffalo. For the slow reload, if you can't hit a deer on the first shot, stay the hell out of my woods.

[@Hankxiong]

Thanks! Enjoyed the informative video!

[@lmomechtech7709]

The only thing I would add is that the pellets have a darker end that needs to go toward the powder to make ignition more sure fire. Perhaps making a note that the primer is installed only when a shot is to be made, for safety reasons. Besides that, I think you did a fine job.

[@ctswampyankee8688]

LMO MechTech ...do you load the primer right when your about to kill a deer?

[@firebird8600]

Devin Roireau maybe not, but if you're hiking to your "spot", or climbing into a treestand, you shouldn't have a primer in. I'm pretty sure this is what he meant by this comment.

[@Hobbitchoker]

Thanks man! I got a Muzzleloader and I was unsure if the power slipped in that easy. I'm use to loose powder.

[@TOMMYROCK66]

I mark my ramrod when the gun is loaded. This way I just drop the rod down the barrel if in doubt. Use a paint marker and just put a line around the rod, if it drops in past the mark it's unloaded.

[@wjp255]

Thanks for the video. It was informative.

[@homeopathicfossil-fuels4789]

Didn't know that this type of muzzle loaders existed, almost takes out the art of loading one haha.

[@corymeyer5723]

Homeopathic Fossil-Fuels yea I have one just like it

[@n238900]

@JayByrd319 I wouldn't say that. Muzzleloaders are only around because of personal preference. They won't jam but the likelihood of a misfire is greater due to fouling of primers or damp powder. If you compare the same number of shots between a muzzleloader and a centerfire you'll notice the muzzleloader will misfire more. Also survivalist generally go for centrefire/rimfire, easier to carry ammunition, less change of powder fouling, less fuss. My 2 cents.

[@MrHanvin375]

a well produced informative video.

[@Lanephotography222]

@kloneo In the area I live in, it is illegal to use a rifle for deer hunting, so during gun season I can either use a shotgun or a muzzleloader, so the price doesn't really matter. Also, a 50 caliber bullet is way more than enough to take down a deer. I have heard of people using a 17 HMR for deer hunting, although I would never go that small.

[@bigbossman120277]

I just put a Connecticut Valley .50 Muzzleloader on Lay-A-Way at a pawn shop. While I don't like the idea of relaoding after every shot, this might be one of the few guns that I won't have to worry as much about an ammo shortage.

[@Lanephotography222]

Hey Leigh, thanks for the comment. I can't speak for anyone else, but I have never had that problem myself. I wouldn't advise you to crush them or anything, just be sure that everything is set snugly.

[@davkaya]

Nice video. One question: I did not see you pour the powder into the barrel. I imagine that those pellets are the charge. Is it true? Thanx.

[@columbinecc]

@TheAlexagius the point is to go hunting/shooting with a more compicated and challenging rifle for a better hunting/range experience

[@gleasterlin1113]

Maturely done, thanks!

[@twistedyogert]

Are muzzle loaders only avalible in .50 caliber sizes ir can I get them in .45 or .30 caliber.

[@Linkman81]

In your next video you might consider altering the ramming part when the bullet wasn't completely seated. This tapping or ramming impact may have an effect on the accuracy of the shot. I read somewhere to never let the ramrod break contact with the bullet all the way down. If the bullet isn't seated as far down as you want it, press a lot harder.

[@lanefuller34]

I would say you are correct. Unfortunately when I uploaded this video I think I weighed about 130 and couldn't generate enough force to seat without a tap 😂

[@Linkman81]

@@lanefuller34 I don't even remember making this post that was a long time ago. I was 8n Illinois at the time where using a muzzleloader gave you an advantage in distance during deer season

[@lanefuller34]

@Linkman81 I don't know how I didn't see it before because I used to check comments on this video semi-regularly. Looked at it for the first time in years, saw a bunch of more recent comments and then yours. I live in Southern Michigan and we had muzzleloaders for the same reason but they're less commonly used now that straight-walled cartridge rifles are allowed.

[@MrThenumbersone]

Thanks for this vid man this helped me a lot

[@anthonysantillo1358]

Right to the point, Great Video, Thank U

[@4thGloryMonday]

So what will happen if the bullet is not seated on the powder pellets or u accidently double load the gun, also mine is still loaded from last year will it be ok to fire a round thats been in the gun for a while. Thanks

[@christian3309]

I'm only 11 and I just got a muzzleloader. I weigh 86 pounds I'm rly skinny. How much grams should u put into the gun bcuz the kick hurts my arm with some guns like 12 gages and even 20 guages. Thanks

[@r.b.somers2052]

Very good video!

[@Lanephotography222]

@themusclehamsta1 Oh, I thought you might have been talking about the 17HMR I mentioned. It's a Thompson Center Omega Z5 50. Cal.

[@chideockleigh]

Hi, very informative video, just one question though, I have been told by others that you should not compress 777 as this can cause a failure to fire, is this true? Many thanks. Leigh

[@BlackAnvil47]

Nice video keep up the good work.

[@Lanephotography222]

@Mauser2012 Probably, but it's not legal to deer hunt with a rifle in Michigan, so it's either a shotgun or a muzzleloader, or a bow of course.

[@robertdennis550]

Nice video! Only thing I would disagree with is you can hunt deer in Michigan with a rifle. Maybe that may have been different when you posted this, but for sure you can do so today.

[@GWHcraig1088]

good job. nice vid nioce... easy.. simple.... good work

[@russellkeeling4387]

Why does that muzzle loader require pellets and power belt bullets? I know it will fire quite well with granular powder and ball and patch.

[@dillanaddington7022]

Im building a traditions muzzleloading percussion pistol, do i use modern or ball ammo? Thanks!

[@joachim1022]

I have one question. Does anyone know what rifle that is? the model and make please.

[@shawnbartley7541]

Thanks lane. Good video.

[@PaulMauser]

Can you use latex gloves to touch the pellets.

[@baconator490]

nice video. what kind of muzzle loader is that and how much does it usually run?

[@paintslinger16]

Very good job!

[@HooksAndWheels]

Great video thank you!

[@willfly111]

Excellent video. I wanted to get one but thought they were too complicated for field use. You make it look easy. What make and model rifle do you have in the video? Thanks.

[@lordhippoguy5658]

Thanks this helped me a lot

[@Lanephotography222]

@01089441 I think what you're talking about is a part where I had to cut and patch together the video because of some issues that came up with it. Watch the leaves on the trees when it happened. I've been shooting too long to flinch ;)

[@DaedalEVE]

Oh, the point I was getting at, with a flint lock you can do maybe 8 shots a minute with practice. So with this, I'd say 10 or 12 should be expected (since you're dealing with a primer, not power in a pan. And no need to use a patch cloth). But to do that you can't be so gentle.

[@samiam619]

Jennifer Royal you are oh so full of shit: 8 to 12 shots per minute? Yeah, right. C.W. Soldiers were trained to fire 3 aimed shots per minute. AND Rebs were shooting back!

[@historicaltrekking]

I assume this must be what they call an in-line muzzle-loader. Perhaps it would be a good idea to explain this so that newbies do not get confused?

[@Lanephotography222]

@cabelas9731 It's a Thompson Center Omega Z5 50.Cal

[@Lanephotography222]

No problem, thanks for commenting :)

[@lamardaniels6625]

Can I use 1 powder pellet for plinking?

[@Lanephotography222]

I am really not sure. Since two pellets are enough to send it hundreds of yards I don't think one would be an issue, but the danger would be if a projectile did not fully exit the barrel, and you fired again without realizing it, you could cause the barrel to explode. I would try searching for more information before you attempt that. If you DO try it, I would encourage you to verify the barrel was actually clear after each attempt.

[@coytus94]

I seen you used 2 pellets to load into the barrel. Is that normally how many you would use? I've never loaded a muzzleloader using pellets before, i learned how to load them using measured grain, a wad, and then your bullet, so i guess somewhat more of the "traditional" way so to speak.

[@Lanephotography222]

That depends on how much powder you use...I've never had any problems with it even at 3 pellets (150 grains) but I guess it depends on the person. It has less kick than most 12 gauge loads I've used, so if those don't bother you, you'll be fine.

[@Lanephotography222]

Precautionary methods, mostly. If you have excessive sweat or residue on your fingers it can cause issues with firing. Also, if the pellets are crushed unevenly, it can create problems with the timing and/or force distribution of the blast, which can lead to terrible inaccuracy or even dangerous malfunction. "Fuck it" isn't always the best policy.

[@rick-ps5ct]

i think you should have shown how far the ramrod goes in barrel after you're sure gun is empty... and mark rod for a way to check if gun is loaded or empty...then on to reloading

[@Lanephotography222]

@44magguy1 Now I would use three...I used two back then to decrease the recoil. The powerbelt bullets I use are pretty heavy, so I wouldn't be very confident about it's ability to travel far or flat with only one pellet behind it.

[@margovallen]

Informative video.

[@kloneo]

what is the advantage of using a muzzle loader? is it that much cheaper than regular rifle bullets? Can you shoot deer with it because 50 cal is a big round, so does it still have enough power? A European here so no clue whatsoever.

[@Zaque-TV]

Very informative. Thanks!

[@Blazingwheel]

This might seem a silly question but why does the smoke come out of the Muzzle loader compared to other guns? (what part of the gun produces that)

[@Airsofter1999]

Because it shoots black powder instead of smokeless power.

[@melissarodriguez8256]

OK so the bullets I bought have a plastic caseing around the bullet do I leave it on the bullet and pack that as well with the bullet

[@unclee6361]

Yes you leave it on the bullet, Melissa.

[@jefferybriscoe6478]

yes, the plastic creates the air tight seal in barrel. Replacing the cloth patch that was used with the round ball in the past.

[@Lanephotography222]

1 : Problems firing properly, possibly blowing out your plug rather than the bullet 2 : Everything will either fly out or the bullets will hold the explosion in and either blow up the gun or blow out the plug 3 : Yeah, as long as it didn't get wet and wasn't stored in a humid place. A year should be fine, I wouldn't let it sit for too long though.

[@MattJasa]

You should mention that "something behind it" should not be anything very hard or metallic to avoid ricochets.

[@supermoon1430]

So you can't use powder in it???

[@Lanephotography222]

It's a bad idea to use loose powder in this one.

[@supermoon1430]

+Lane Fuller thank you that's no fun

[@romanmax8561]

Good video but should show how to unload it and what to do if you get a miss fire

[@Zaria3723]

The only way to unload is to fire. If you get a miss fire, see if the primer has been struck, if so, try a new primer. If not, try firing again with same primer.

[@randolphtolbert3825]

To unload, remove the primer. Unscrew the breach plug. The pyrodex pellets will fall out. Take the rod and push the bullet out of the muzzle. Replace breech plug.

[@TheZoelzer2]

it's very important to always do the primer last.

[@raguspag55]

Is this a cva muzzelloader? what model is it?

[@jimdent351]

Modern muzzleloaders can shoot a Mini Ball bullet -assuming that you can find a bullet mould in the right calibre for the gun. Most gun manufacturers only manufacture inline style rifles in a 50 caliber anymore, and I have yet to see a Mini Ball mould in 50 cal. If you consider a newly built Hawken Rifle modern then Lyman makes a mould for a 54 cal, and a required twist rate of 1:48. My T/C Hawken would shoot this bullet, and the Lyman Trade Rifle, and Deerstalker would also shoot this bullet.

[@cetate93]

I've always preferred a good old fashioned flintlock rifle, its just more reliable, and you dont need all these fancy pellets and such..

[@williamkoppos7039]

To check if it's loaded.. Make marks on the ramrod, in unloaded condition, and another after it has been loaded.

[@Pudgemountain]

Can a modern muzzleloader fire Minie balls or are those balls only for the Civil War Rifles.

[@Lanephotography222]

@themusclehamsta1 What rifle are you referring to?

[@Lanephotography222]

Thank you for the comment :D

[@Lanephotography222]

@MegaHunterman I had to to get it off the pipe cleaner...but it was only my finger nail.

[@rackattackgamer7928]

One & done. A one-hit wonder. Where'd ya go?

[@Warbeast911]

will these bullets work in traditional mizzleloaders

[@charlieruprecht3196]

Of course

[@cachemasterT]

Nice video. Thanks

[@LordWellington100]

Well by modernizing it you take all the craftsmanship and tradition that was put in the gun. I know for most it doesn't matter but it looks good and you also get a feeling of pride in the weapon in its traditional background and carvings depending on the rifle. But your entitled to your opinion lad so its your choice. I still find it funny however that their using those modern bullet and this is the first time ive heard of those powder things you used.

[@Lanephotography222]

@justinp3354 Yea, someone else said that to. I made this almost 2 years ago though, it was a little harder for me to get the bullet to set right without tapping it.

[@terryellenberger465]

Be careful tapping to hard those worthless pellets will collapse

[@TheFulzgold]

what about the gun powder? how much do i use?

[@professorpewpuew]

depending on what sort of gun you have.

[@wallabing]

Stevie Ewing 100 grains (2 pydrodex pellets) is the basic for most guns.

[@JayByrd319]

i heard muzzleloaders r still around today is because they rarly jam unlike a rifle, shotgun, or pistol and plus they r just pure fun. and a muzzleloader is mostly carryed by a survivalist

[@OMBIC]

LMAO, that bang was so loud i jumped haha

[@RippedandRipped]

What kind of muzzleloader is this?