The ultimate guide to black powder hunting
Subtitle: how to get in on one of the fastest-growing outdoor sports
By: Al Raychard.
Publisher: Lyons Press
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Guilford, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 296
Subjects: Muzzleloader hunting.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-280).
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: Introduction1; title: 1) Why Hunt with a Muzzleloader?5; title: 2) Anatomy of a Muzzleloader13; title: Stock 14; title: The Barrel 18; title: The Lock and Trigger Assemblies 20; title: 3) Muzzleloader Types and Designs23; title: Non-Replica and Replica Muzzleloaders 24; title: Compact Muzzleloaders 30; title: The Modern In-Line 32; title: Selecting a Muzzleloader Design for Big Game 37; title: 4) Ignition Systems39; title: The Flintlock Ignition System 40; title: The Percussion Ignition System 45; title: The In-Line Ignition System 49; title: 5) Propellants 55; title: Blackpowder 56; title: Blackpowder Rules 59; title: Pyrodex 60; title: 6) Projectiles and Barrels67; title: The Roundball 68; title: The Conical 72; title: The Mini 73; title: The Maxi 74; title: The Standard Lead Conical 76; title: Other Bullets 76; title: Why Conicals Work 79; title: 7) Loading Up and Sighting In for Hunting81; title: Loading Up 82; title: Sight Systems 86; title: Finding the Best Hunting Load 91; title: Sighting In 93; title: 8) Maintenance and Safe Shooting95; title: Solvents 93; title: Greases 98; title: Lubes 98; title: Dissembling and Cleaning Your Muzzleloader 100; title: Water Cleaning 103; title: Solvent/Lube Cleaning 104; title: Ten Commandments of Muzzleloader Safety 104; title: Four Misconceptions About Muzzleloaders 105; title: Ten Important Safety Considerations While Hunting 106; title: 9) BlackpowderAfield Made Easy107; title: The Field Pouch 108; title: The Pre-Loader or Readyload 109; title: Cappers 111; title: Foul Weather H-elpers 113; title: Other Helpful Tools 114; title: Standard Gadgets 117; title: 10) Muzzleloaders and Whitetails119; title: Range 124; title: Habitat and Food 125; title: Guns and Loads 126; title: Methods of Hunting 128; title: Shot Placement 135; title: 11) Mule Deer and Black-Tailed Deer139; title: Habitat, Fbod, and Movement 141; title: Guns and Loads 143; title: Methods of Hunting 144; title: Shot Placement 144; title: Range 144; title: 12) Elk: The Most Regal Big Game147; title: Range 150; title: Habitat and Food 152; title: Guns and Loads 153; title: Methods of Hunting 153; title: Shot Placement 155; title: 13) Pronghom-The West's Most Enjoyable Big-Little Game157; title: Range 159; title: Habitat and Food 160; title: Contents; title: Guns, Loads, and Special Challenges for the; title: Blackpowder Hunter 161 /; title: Methods of Hunting 163; title: Shot Placement 166; title: 14) The Bears167; title: The Black Bear 167; title: Range, Habitat, and Food 172; title: Guns and Loads 173; title: Methods of Hunting 174; title: Shot Placement, Guns and Calibers 176; title: The Grizzly and Alaskan Brown Bear 177; title: Range 177; title: Habitat and Food 179; title: Guns, Loads, and Shot Placement 179; title: Methods of Hunting 180; title: 15) Moose: Our Largest Deer 181; title: Range 183; title: Habitat and Food 184; title: Guns and Loads 185; title: Methods of Hunting 186; title: Shot Placement 188; title: Special Challenges for the Blackpowder Hunter 190; title: 16) Caribou:An ElegantTrophy191; title: Range 196; title: Habitat and Food 199; title: Guns and Loads 199; title: Methods of Hunting 199; title: Shot Placement 201; title: Special Challenges for the Blackpowder Hunter 202; title: 17) Goat and Sheep203; title: Rocky Mountain Goat 203; title: Range 205; title: Habitat and Food 206; title: Guns and Loads 206; title: Methods of Hunting 208; title: Shot Placement 209; title: Special Challenges for the Blackpowder Hunter 210; title: Sheep 210; title: Range 211; title: Habitat and Food 211; title: Contents; title: Guns and Loads 212,; title: 18) Estimating Trophy Big Game213; title: Whitetails 219; title: Mule Deer 220; title: Elk 221; title: Pronghorn 223; title: Caribou 224; title: Moose 226; title: Sheep and Goats 226; title: Bear 229; title: 19) Game Care and Selecting a Taxidermist233; title: Selecting a Taxidermist 234; title: Dressing and Measurements for Game Mounts 239; title: Suggested Measurements for Game After Skinning 241; title: Neck and Shoulder Mounts 241; title: Full Mounts 242; title: Skinning Game for Head and Shoulder Mounts 242; title: Removing Antlers and Horns 248; title: Skinning Game for Full-Body Mounts and Rugs 249; title: Proper Field Care of Game Meat 251; title: 20) Guides, Outfitters, and Booking a Hunt257; title: 21) Traveling with Muzzleloaders 265; title: Appendix A: Muzzleloading Resources271; title: Appendix B: Muzzleloading and Blackpowder Organizations and; title: M agazines 275; title: Appendix C: Professional Outfitter and Guide Associations 277; title: United States 277; title: Canada 278; title: Selected Bibliography279.