Show Notes
Beau Martonik sits down with Brad Watts, a 15-year muzzleloading hunter and precision rifle competitor who works at CVA, recorded live at the NWTF show.
They break down everything a hunter needs to know about muzzleloaders — how to choose the right one for your hunting situation, the difference between pellets, loose powder, and Blackhorn 209, how to properly clean and maintain your gun, and what actually causes misfires in the field. Brad also explains how competing in long-range precision rifle has made him a more confident hunter at every distance, and why that same mentality applies to how you should be practicing with your bow.
If you've been intimidated by muzzleloaders or feel like you're missing something, this one clears it up.
Topics:
00:00:00 — Intro
00:04:24 – Growing Up Hunting in PA
00:07:03 – Muzzleloader Seasons and Opportunities by State
00:09:30 – Getting Into Muzzleloading
00:13:53 – How Brad Got Into Muzzleloaders Through the Industry
00:15:03 – Keeping It Simple vs. Going Down the Rabbit Hole
00:17:51 – Precision Rifle and How It Makes You a Better Hunter
00:23:24 – The Importance of Practice
00:30:57 – Understanding Calibers, Bullets, and Powder Charges
00:36:47 – Pellets vs. Loose Powder vs. Blackhorn 209
00:42:05 – Cleaning and Maintenance
00:53:00 – Moisture, Misfires, and Storing Your Muzzleloader
00:59:32 – Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
01:07:43 – New CVA Products — Endura, Optima XP, Cascade Rimfire
01:15:16 – Closing + Where to Find CVA
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