What do I need to get started in muzzleloading?
There are certain items which are necessary for shooting and maintaining your muzzleloading firearm. The basic requirements are black powder ( or replica black powder), percussion caps or flints, adjustable powder measure, projectiles, patch material, short starter, lubricant, ramrod, cleaning jag, solvent and gun oil. In addition to these basic required items, there are certain accessories that can enhance the muzzleloading experience. These items include powder horn or flask, patch knife, nipple pick, holster or leather gun case, nipple wrench, loading block, speed loaders, possibles bag, bullet bag, patch worm, cleaning rod and bullet casting equipment. Dixie offers a full line of these basic items and accessories as well as pre-packaged starter kits with all you will need to get started. • Do you offer any kit guns? How difficult are they to build? Kit guns offer the muzzleloader the opportunity to participate in the building, customizing and eventually shooting of their own firear
