Table of Contents Introduction: Why hunt with a muzzleloader? The Three Kinds of Muzzleloader: Flintlock Caplock In-line Which Rifle Should I Use? Traditional caplock Modern in-line Traditional flintlock Ultra-modern break action How to Load a Muzzleloader Choosing a Bullet Saboted Bullets PowerBelt Bullets Conical Bullets Round Balls Choosing a Powder Black Powder Pyrodex Triple Seven/American Pioneer Choosing a Primer Caps Kleanbore Primers Cleaning Your Muzzleloader Additional Info A movie you should watch Some top blackpowder hunts Where to find more info
Field editor Phil Bourjaily tests eight new slate calls to see which can really talk turkey
The February issue hasn't hit the newstands yet, but we've raided the cookie jar to release this rundown of some latest and greatest gear for 2006
This year, seven of our field editors looked through the thousands of new products offered by the outdoor industry, tested hundreds of them, and finally came up with a list of the 22 best. These are Field & Stream's Best of the Best.
This year, seven of our field editors looked through the thousands of new products offered by the outdoor industry, tested hundreds of them, and finally came up with a list of the 22 best. These are Field & Stream's Best of the Best.
This year, seven of our field editors looked through the thousands of new products offered by the outdoor industry, tested hundreds of them, and finally came up with a list of the 22 best. These are Field & Stream's Best of the Best.
These state-of-the-art accessories mean never having to say "I missed."
F&S contributing editor and expert bass fisherman Mark Hicks reviews six new GPS map systems
These state-of-the-art accessories mean never having to say "I missed."
Camping with the family over the long holiday weekend? You'll need a good lantern to help you clean the fish at night. And no family should be out in the woods without a good multitool. Make sure you bring along the best. Photos by Spencer Jones