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PRATT -- Recently, some rifle manufacturers have developed muzzleloading rifles that will fire modern smokeless powder. While these rifles may be perfectly safe, muzzleloader hunters -- especially those new to the sport -- should be aware that it is extremely dangerous to use modern powder in almost all muzzleloading firearms.
All muzzleloader hunters and shooters need to be continually aware of the extra and unique safety precautions associated with the use of muzzleloading firearms. Almost all of the muzzleloaders in existence today are strictly black powder, meaning that the only safe propellants for use in these guns are black powder or an approved black powder substitute, such as Pyrodex.
The same warning that has been in effect for years remains just as valid today: using any quantity of modern smokeless powder in muzzleloading guns can result in severe injury or death to both the shooter and/or bystanders. Introduction of the smokeless powder muzzleloader means that muzzleloader hunters and shooters should be vigilant in the propellants they use and in educating their peers.
Unless the gun is specifically designed for modern smokeless powder, the same warning that has been heard for years is still in effect: never use modern smokeless powder in a muzzle loading firearm.
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Uploaded: 10/1/2000
Uploaded: 10/1/2000