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AL45 · January 29, 2013, 11:02 PM

I have never shot a muzzleloader and was only around one being fired on one occasion. I never thought I would want one, but after watching the movie "Jeremiah Johnson" the other night, I got an itch for one. I probably will never hunt with it, but would certainly target shoot with it. I want a traditional one with nice wood, maybe a percussion or flintlock. I like the looks of both the Hawken and the Kentucky. My main concern is I hear they are a pain to clean. Any recommendations?

January 29, 2013, 11:02 PM	#1
AL45 Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 2012 Posts: 778	Interested in a muzzleloader I have never shot a muzzleloader and was only around one being fired on one occasion. I never thought I would want one, but after watching the movie "Jeremiah Johnson" the other night, I got an itch for one. I probably will never hunt with it, but would certainly target shoot with it. I want a traditional one with nice wood, maybe a percussion or flintlock. I like the looks of both the Hawken and the Kentucky. My main concern is I hear they are a pain to clean. Any recommendations?