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Today I sit down with Alison and Tom Hall to talk about their history with muzzleloading, what Traditions is all about, and what they have planned for the future. Tom is a muzzleloading industry veteran, it was great to talk with him about contemporary muzzleloading history and about how the industry has changed since the 1970s.
Alison is the marketing manager for Traditions and brings her own perspective about the sport, its history and how the industry has changed. She shares the story of her first hunt and what it's like working in the muzzleloading industry.
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Today we talk with Alex from the Frontier Trading Company about his experience at the 2024 NMLRA Spring National Shoot, hear about his upcoming projects and discuss what his mindset is heading into hunting season.
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Today we’re talking with Gregg Ritz about the long awaited return of Thompson/Center. Many, myself included thought the news of Thompson/Center’s divestment spelled out the end of the company and an American Legacy, but thatnks to Gregg and his team, that isn’t the case.
I’m asking Gregg some of the questions you want answered. We’re talking about timelines, production schedules, what will be made first, and when we can expect to see a Thompson/Center Hawken back in the hands of muzzleloading enthusiasts.
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About GregGregg Ritz® is a highly respected household name in every arena of the outdoor industry. His extensive and diverse role in television has led to success in other avenues, including personality endorsement, brand management, mergers and acquisitions, and many other industry-shaping pursuits.
Gregg is also one of the industry’s most accomplished hunters, with a long list of record book-caliber accomplishments across the globe. For the past 30 years his dedication for adventure hunting is unmatched, his technical muzzleloading expertise and passion for archery is world renowned, his scouting and land management skills are second-to-none, and his use of innovative hunting tactics has made him an authority on big game hunting worldwide.
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In this episode, I talk with my wife Paisley about our first family living history experience, what we learned and what we plan on doing to improve our impression and equipment for next time. Paisley and I have day-tripped to events since we were dating but things never lined up with work to become participants at an event, that all changed this year where we are planning on being out almost 10 weekends in 2024.
We aren't professionals by any means and we are still learning, but we wanted to share some of the planning we did to do our best to make sure we, and our toddler had a great time in the 18th century.
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Brian LaMaster is a master gunsmith, craftsman, and artist. He handcrafts early rifles and fowlers, offers fine restorations, and is an expert in Kentucky rifle styles. An appraiser, consultant, advisor, restorer, creator, and historian, Brian’s knowledge, experience, and work is highly valued.
A true enthusiast, Brian’s interest in all guns is lifelong—and he believes every gun, in any condition, reveals something to be learned. In addition to 18th and 19th century rifles and fowlers, he collects bags, horns, tomahawks, swords, furniture, tools, and Native American trade guns. He learned under the tutelage of Keith Casteel in Woodstock, Virginia in 1985, becoming a full-time master gunsmith in 1992.
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Brian's Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@LaMasterArms
Brian's Seminar from the 2023 Gunmakers Fair at Kempton - https://youtu.be/bq-DvvpTvDk?si=HkfTlyujHOVvtob6
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Today we're talking with artisan Kris Daman about his history in muzzleloading, how he got started and how that journey lead him to rediscovering some almost long lost artforms. Kris recreates the artwork many today don't have the stomach for, from skinning and tanning to weaving and more.
Follow Kris' work online: Instagram. madtanner67 , Facebook kris.daman.5
Resources/books Mentioned in this episodeLinks may include affiliate links that support the website
Fingerweaving article written by Tim Connin featured in "The Book of Buckskinning VI": https://amzn.to/3Jj3mdy
Chippewa Customs (Publications of the Minnesota Historical Society) Paperback – October 15, 1979https://amzn.to/4aBM4o7
“Without them there would be no smoking, Isaac Walters” - https://frenchinwisconsin.couleetech.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2013/03/Without-them-there-would-be-no-smoking-shared.pdf
Deerskin and Duffles - https://amzn.to/3w5Hxep
Give us good measure- https://amzn.to/3U35RWj
The Fur Trade in Canada: An Introduction to Canadian Economic History (The Canada 150 Collection) by Harold A. Innis - ttps://amzn.to/3UlsxCp
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Tentatively named "Hang Fire", this archive of a livestream talk with Jason Gatliff is a casual episode where we answer questions about muzzleloading, history and "what ifs" live from the audience.
Hang Fire is delayed ignition in a muzzleloader, I thought the word worked well for something like this that isn't "live", but still holds some fun conversation and learning opportunity. Like the format? Let us know via email @ [email protected] and follow us on instagram to be a part of the next one.
https://www.instagram.com/ilovemuzzleloading
I recognize the audio quality isn't the best, I'll be setting up better equipment for the next one.
This is in no way replacing our regular interviews, these are made in addition to the scheduled interviews.
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Idaho looks to be the target of pressures to open up it’s muzzleloading season.
This news story comes from a tip from the Idaho Wildlife Federation. For full transparency, they are against this bill.
Idaho Wildlife Federation Alert- https://idahowildlife.org/news/action-alert-ho469
Last fall, Idaho Fish and Game proposed a change to allow lead and non-lead projectiles in their muzzleloader season. While in committee to discuss the change, legislators reportedly felt the changes didn't do enough and have introduced HB 469 as an alternative change
HB 469 seeks to legislativly direct the IDFG to not adopt or enforcing any rule that makes it unlawful to use 209 primers, pelletized powder, or sabots in a muzzleloader-only season.
Initial perception - very round-about and forceful way to open up Idaho’s current muzzleloaders season via state legislature, not the IDFG.
The 2023 Edition of IDGF Big Game Seasons and Rules only uses the word “traditional” twice, not in reference to muzzleloaders. Idaho Fish and Game’s documentation never mentions the idea of historic preservation or traditional muzzleloading appreciation anywhere. This is important because that point is the key fulcrum of this argument here and across the United States.
(It could be argued that this conversation over words and meanings is happening across American Culture right now, but we’re going to stick to muzzle loading. Keep an eye out though in your day-to day life)
Based on Idaho’s rules, Idaho appears to have a more “traditionally” focused muzzleloader season but,
To be blunt, nothing in Idaho’s Fish and Game says anythign about keeping muzzleloading traditional, it’s a big ol’ legal hole in the “traditional” argument that can be driven through with a truck.
Links from Kyle and the IDWF:IDWF blog post on HB469 with an action alert,
BREAKING: Idaho Legislators Setting Seasons, Again — Idaho Wildlife Federation
ISWF Legislative Bill Tracker where people can see the bills relating to fish and wildlife, a little about them, our stance on each bill, and a signup for our weekly updates and action alerts for the 2024 session,
Idaho Bill Tracker — Idaho Wildlife Federation
This is the Idaho House Resources and Conservation Committee homepage. Agendas for meetings are listed here and there are links for people to sign up to testify in person or remotely during meetings,
HRES – Idaho State Legislature
If people want to provide input on HB469 they can call the House Resources and Conservation Committee at (208)332-1136, or send an email to [email protected]
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Today we're talking with Benjamin Quearry about his history in muzzleloading, and what he loves about the American Southern Mountain Rifle.
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Topics & Timestamps
00:01:00 How Ben got started
00:53:00 Ben's drawing Plans - https://logcabinshop.com/oc30/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=84157
01:32:00 Gunsmith of Williamsburg
01:35:00 Southern Rifles and their changes
01:43:00 What brings you back to the southern rifle?
01:48 Tips for the aspiring Craftsman
Ben's Recommendations
Books -
Fox Fire 5Complete Modern BlacksmithRecreating the American LongrifleGunsmith of Grenville County$50 Knife ShopKnife in Homespun America by Madison GrantLinks
American Longrifles ForumBen's instagramBen's email - [email protected]'s Hall Video TourMcinturf Rifle Video TourHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Today we're taking a look at the current state of percussion caps in the United States and how past years can inform what will happen with percussion cap availability in 2024.
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Join the HCH to learn more about traditional horn work - http://www.hornguild.org
Join the CLA today to learn more about longrifle artisanship - https://www.longrifle.com
Join the TMLA to learn more about traditional muzzleloaders -http://traditionalmuzzleloadingassociation.org
Join the NMLRA today to learn more about muzzleloading - https://www.nmlra.org
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In this video I address one of the questions I get asked the most, "How can I get into Muzzleloading"? I share my thoughts on what your first or next muzzleloader should be in 2024 and why. I also share my recomendation on what kind of muzzleloader you should start with
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Today we're talking with my friend Barry about his history in muzzleloading, how that transitioned into a focus on collecting historic arms, and how THAT leads into recreating historical cartridges for those arms. I also ask Barry his thoughts on the new Napoleon film and we talk a bit more about how popular culture influences muzzleloading and the muzzleloading community.
Follow Barry on Youtube
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Questions asked in this episodeHow you got started in muzzleloading
How did you get into collecting
Did/do you have other interests that align with antique arms and history
What kinds of arms do you collect
What kind of a collector are you? - Leads into shoots, load dev, etc
What makes you want to collect something
Red flags in collecting
Napoleon review
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Today we're talking with Bob Vogt, muzzleloading enthusiast, secretary of the Gemmer Muzzleloading Club, and one of the principal members involved in organizing the Hawken Classic. We're speaking to Bob about his history in muzzleloading and how he came to be such a great promoter of his local club. Bob speaks about what he does to promote the club, its events and its history.
In the second half we're talking to Bob about a recent challenge he and his team have faced after losing their event location for the 2024 Hawken Classic. Bob gives us an outline of what happened and how he hopes you can navigate cultural changes to protect your events, clubs and communities.
Bob and the Hawken Classic aren't the only events facing these issues, across the country events are closing their gates or changing radically in an attempt to navigate troubled waters. Culture continues to change and if we want muzzleloading to be around for future generations we need to be prepared, as Bob puts it, to have more conversations about what we love and why we are so passionate about it.
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We are pleased to share that the 2024 Hawken Classic has found its location. See details below.
Open to the Public: May 17-19, 2024
Friday 10am – 5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday Noon – 5pm
Location: The Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum. 1050 S Riverside Dr, St Charles, MO 63301
LINKSThe Gemmer Muzzleloading Club
The Hawken Classic Web Page
The Hawken Classic Facebook Group
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Missouri legislators voted on May 10, 2023 and passed a bill that designates the Hawken rifle as Missouri’s official state rifle. The original House bill (HB 224) was sponsored by Representative Mazzie Boyd(R) and was subsequently attached to a Senate bill in order to expedite the outcome. The action, pending Governor Parson’s signature, marks Missouri as the 7th state in the Union to elevate a rifle to official state status. Representative Doug Clemmons (D) co-sponsored the original bill.
Today I speak with Representative Mazzie Boyd who was one of the legislative leaders of the mission to recognize the Hawken as Missouri's state rifle. We discuss some of the legislative process that made this happen as well as the cultural impact recognition like this can have.
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LINKShttps://www.facebook.com/mazzieformissouri
https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/missouri-state-representative-mazzie-boyd-announces-the-hawken-rifle-as-the-official-missouri-state-rifle
"Show Me the Hawkens" by Jeff Jaeger: https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/missouri-names-hawken-the-official-state-rifle
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Today we're talking with Aaron Moystner, a muzzleloading enthusiast with a taste for muzzleloading shotgun competition. Aaron is a lifelong muzzleloading shooter whose grandfather got him started at the age of 4. As Aaron got older, his grandfather would bring Aaron and a step stool to local matches so Aaron could shoot. While Aaron enjoys all aspects of muzzleloading, his current focus is muzzleloading shotguns and competing with them.
In this episode, Aaron answers some questions many of us have about muzzleloading shotguns and discusses some of the differences between hunting and competition muzzleloaders. We dive deep into the different kinds of matches out there as well as the thought process of a competition shooter.
LINKS:
Watch Muzzleloading Shotgun competitions in action: https://youtu.be/X31IDCTXykk
The I Love Muzzleloading Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ilovemuzzleloading/
The NMLRA: NMLRA.org
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Questions asked in this episode:
How did you get your start in muzzleloading?
What’s your current focus on muzzleloading?
What eras do you enjoy and what do you enjoy about them?
Muzzleloading shotguns are a whole universe of themselves, there’s so much depth:
Can you tell me a little bit about muzzleloading shotguns, and how vast the offerings are?
What are your favorite matches to shoot with a muzzleloading shotgun?
Is there much crossover in the skills of shooting a muzzleloading shotgun and modern shotguns?
Are you hunting much with muzzleloaders/muzzleloading shotguns?
Do you hunt with the same shotguns you shoot competition with?
What tips do you have for folks new to muzzleloading?
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Idaho Fish and Game is looking for input from hunters about a proposed rule change that could affect your choices for muzzleloading projectiles in the state. Read the proposed rule change on page 272:
https://adminrules.idaho.gov/bulletin/2023/10.pdf
All written comments must be directed to the undersigned and must be delivered on or before October 25, 2023.
Amber Worthington Deputy Director Idaho Department of Fish and Game
600 S. Walnut Street
P.O. Box 25 Boise, ID 83707
Phone (208) 334-3771
Fax (208) 334-4885
Email: [email protected]
0:00 Proposed Rule Change
1:35 Northwest Legal Muzzleloader Rules
2:18 Arguments for and Against
6:35 GET INVOLVED
7:13 The Change of Cultural Funnels into Muzzleloading and how we change them
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Today, we are talking with Jake from "Everything Blackpowder" about how a VHS tape started a long and explosive journey into muzzleloading. Jake runs the "Everything Blackpowder" YouTube channel known most prominently for its "DIY Powder" series, but Jake has expanded on that content in recent years. Jake answers questions, provides feedback, and tests out age-old black powder theories to see if they are real or myths.
From trick shots to real-world question answering, Jake is becoming a wonderful resource for muzzleloading enthusiasts with questions.
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It's a big week for muzzleloading news, today we're jumping in with some updates.
First up we have a new proposed rule by the ATF that could require you to document how much powder you have and where it is stored. It's a proposed rule, but I think you should know about it. The comment period is open right now. Please leave a professional comment about why you oppose this rule. Then we've got Team USA taking gold at the MLAIC Long Range World Championships, congrats to everyone involved! Big news for GOEX Fans, the first shipment of Estes Energetics owned GOEX blackpowder (Newly manufactured) is expected to arrive at the NMLRA just in time for the Fall Championship shoot, September 9-17. It sounds like NMLRA members at the event will be the first to have the chance to purchase the first run of newly manufactured GOEX blackpowder. In muzzleloading industry news, the Traditions Shoehorn and CVA Crossfire have been released. We're seeing continued demand for muzzleloaders, but increased demand for traditional muzzleloaders. A good sign for the preservation of the sport if you ask me!
I'll be at the NMLRA Shoot this weekend, if you see me on the grounds, don't hesitate to say hi and tell me what you love about muzzleloading!
Links:
ATF Proposed Powder Storage Log: https://www.regulations.gov/document/ATF-2023-0001-0001
Team USA @ MLAIC Long Range World Championships- https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/team-usa-takes-mid-range-long-range-overall-at-mlaic-world-championship
GOEX Update- https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/1st-goex-shipment-expected-at-nmlra-fall-national-shoot
Eddie Davenport MLAIC Fundraiser - https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-aim-high-at-the-world-championship?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer
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We have a short episode today folks as I recover from late summer travel and learning to be a dad to a toddler. This year I volunteered my time to the Gunmakers Fair at Kempton, filming and documenting the educational seminars at the event for those who could not attend and future generations. In this episode I discuss the seminars and some of the videos coming out of them.
I also share a quick update about the program and its future this fall. Thanks for sticking around everyone. Getting back on track soon.
Find the seminars online at https://www.youtube.com/@GunmakersFairatKempton
Keep up with the Gunmakers Fair and their 2024 event : https://www.gunmakersfair.com/
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Today we're talking with Jeff Jaeger. Jeff is a historian, collector, and all-around enjoyer of muzzleloading, but he didn't come into muzzleloading as anyone I've ever talked to on the show has before. You see, Jeff grew up in Wisconsin in the 60s and 70s. Like many of you, he grew up watching Fess Parker as Daniel Boone on television when he got home from school, but that was all the exposure to muzzleloading he had until his early 30s. Although he was an avid hunter and outdoorsman through his childhood, Jeff and his area missed much of the American Bicentennial fever that swept the nation. Even the uproar created around "Jerimiah Johnson" and the Thompson/Center Hawken didn't make it into Jeff's world.
It wasn't until Jeff was visiting an antique shop in North Carolina that he saw his first true American Longrifle. That antique shop and a little bit of chance would go on to change Jeff's life forever.
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Jeff Jaeger has been a collector and student of Indiana-made muzzle-loading rifles for over 25 years. He believes that while architecture, engraving, or craftsmanship should be appreciated, it’s the stories of the gunsmiths who crafted the rifles that make them most interesting. Jaeger is known for coauthoring John Small of Vincennes, Gunsmith on the Western Frontier with the late collector, Jim Dresslar in 2009.
Topics Discussed in this Episode:Albert Lindert’s Book
Indiana Antiques Arms Collectors Association
Jim Dressler, John Small Collector: https://www.facebook.com/people/Indiana-Antique-Arms-Collectors-Association/100064626766504/
Richard Day, Mr. Vincinnes: “The Pictorial History of Vincennes”
NMLRA
KRA
Grouseland: https://grouseland.org/
Indiana State Rifle: https://statesymbolsusa.org/symbol-official-item/indiana/military-firearms/grouseland-rifle
Mel Hankla, “Strike for our Country’s Good”: https://youtu.be/gWIr10dhnm0
American Society of Arms Collectors
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