Howdy folks, new member here.
So I've wanted to get a muzzle loader for some time now, but haven't quite had enough excuse, other than... it's cool and who doesn't need one more gun.
That said muzzle load rifles have a place in Montana weapons restricted hunting areas, which is excuse enough for me. They can be used along with crossbow, pistols, shotgun slug. bow, etc...
I'd prefer a "modern" muzzle load rifle, but these rules seem a bit archaic, maybe pushing folks to use OLD musket style benjamin martin red coat slayer guns.; however, I really know nothing at this point, which is why I'm here.
I'm going to paste in the rules here from the Montana regulations, and hope some of the experts can point me to the proper gun, bullets, powder, etc...
I assume that for "plain lead projectiles", this would meet that rule: Hornady Great Plains Muzzleloading Bullets 50 Cal 385 Grain Lead
Do the restrictions on ignition types apply to any modern muzzle load rifles?
Thanks,
Scott
So I've wanted to get a muzzle loader for some time now, but haven't quite had enough excuse, other than... it's cool and who doesn't need one more gun.
That said muzzle load rifles have a place in Montana weapons restricted hunting areas, which is excuse enough for me. They can be used along with crossbow, pistols, shotgun slug. bow, etc...
I'd prefer a "modern" muzzle load rifle, but these rules seem a bit archaic, maybe pushing folks to use OLD musket style benjamin martin red coat slayer guns.; however, I really know nothing at this point, which is why I'm here.
I'm going to paste in the rules here from the Montana regulations, and hope some of the experts can point me to the proper gun, bullets, powder, etc...
- Must not be capable of being loaded from the breech of the barrel;
- May not be loaded with any preprepared paper or metallic cartridges;
- must be charged with black powder, pyrodex, or an equivalent;
- Must be ignited by a percussion, flintlock, matchlock, or wheelock mechanism;
- Must be a minimum of .45 caliber;
- May have no more than two barrels;
- Must only use plain lead projectiles;
- Sabots or other similar power and range-enhancing manufactured loads that enclose the projectile from the rifling or bore of the firearm are prohibited. “Skirts” or gas checks on the base of a projectile are acceptable.
I assume that for "plain lead projectiles", this would meet that rule: Hornady Great Plains Muzzleloading Bullets 50 Cal 385 Grain Lead
Do the restrictions on ignition types apply to any modern muzzle load rifles?
Thanks,
Scott