Black-powder rifles are both useful and fun to shoot.
Once the blackpowder bug bites you, there is no antidote.
Here are 4 traditional blackpowder rifles that should be in your gun rack.
1. Hawken .58-Caliber Rifle
I personally am a fan of the big old .570 patched lead round ball that hits like a sledgehammer. Percussion cap or flintlock it gets the job done in classic style. The Hawken design is both easy to clean and extremely accurate. Finding a .58-caliber Hawken Rifle is getting more and more difficult, though other smaller calibers are available.
2. Kodiak Double Rifle
While a .72-caliber double rifle may be a bit too much for whitetail deer, it'll certainly put a smackdown on any larger game you come across. In bear country, this formidable muzzleloader would give you extra insurance and peace of mind. You can also request a interchangeable, 10-gauge barrel set with this rifle. What more could you even ask for?
3. Traditions Crockett .32-Caliber Rifle
What better way to hunt small game than to smoke 'em with a small-bore, blackpowder rifle like Davy Crockett used to have? Step back in time and shoot this classic-style rifle that eats little powder compared to the larger calibers, but gets the job done.
4. Brown Bess Musket
This weapon's history is incredible. This technically isn't a rifle since it lacks cut rifling and uses a smooth-bore barrel. Load up some buck and ball loads and put some big holes in targets at the range.
Do you like articles about the outdoors? Click here to view more articles by Eric Nestor. You can follow him @ericthewoodsman on Twitter, The Classic Woodsman on Facebook, and @theclassicwoodsman on Instagram. You can view more Nestor Photography photos at Nestor Photography.
NEXT: HUNT WITH A HENRY: A REVIEW OF THE HENRY ARMS .45-70 LEVER-ACTION RIFLE
https://rumble.com/embed/u7gve.v3tr9n/
