Muzzleloading for Deer & Turkey

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Pub. Date: 2005-10-06
Publisher(s): Stackpole Books
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Summary

Muzzleloading For Deer And Turkey is a Stackpole Books publication.

Author Biography

Dave Ehrig, a.k.a. "Mr. Black Powder," is a writer, photographer, and muzzleloading expert whose work has appeared in numerous articles and videos. He is the author of four books, including Black Powder Whitetails. A frequent lecturer on hunting and outdoor adventure, he lives in Pennsylvania.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii
An Introduction to Muzzleloading
1(57)
The History of Muzzleloaders
1(18)
Types of Muzzleloaders: An Overview
19(12)
Muzzleloading Features and Equipment
31(12)
Pennsylvania's Muzzleloading Season
43(5)
Buying the Right Muzzleloader
48(10)
Muzzleloading Gun Types and Tips
58(71)
Primitive Flintlock and Percussion Rifles
58(19)
Modern In-Line Muzzleloaders
77(15)
Breechloaders and Cartridge Guns
92(21)
Pistols and Revolvers
113(16)
Powder and Ammunition
129(87)
Black Powder
133(9)
Modern Replica Powders and Pellets
142(17)
Effective Loads for Targets and Hunting
159(9)
Modern Muzzleloading Bullets
168(7)
Power and Accuracy
175(11)
Ballistics
186(15)
Molding Your Own Projectiles
201(15)
Preparation, Care, and Maintenance
216(75)
Sighting In
216(18)
Tuning
234(12)
Muzzleloading Accessories
246(28)
Cleaning Techniques and Products
274(9)
Practice
283(2)
Safe Storage and Transportation
285(6)
Hunting Deer
291(68)
Defeating the Big Three Deer Defenses
291(6)
Pre-Rut Strategies
297(10)
Rut Strategies
307(13)
Post-Rut Strategies
320(12)
Shooting Strategies and Recovery After the Shot
332(16)
Foul-Weather Techniques
348(11)
Hunting Wild Turkeys
359(96)
Shotgun Basics
366(13)
Turkey Hunting Basics
379(4)
Safety Considerations
383(3)
Lessons Learned in the Field
386(14)
The Wild Turkey Grand Slam
400(3)
APPENDIXES
Appendix A: Muzzleloading Organizations, Competitions, and Shows
403(8)
Appendix B: Muzzleloader Manufacturers, Gear Suppliers, and Other Resources
411(10)
Appendix C: Safety Tips and Troubleshooting for Problematic Muzzleloaders
421(16)
Appendix D: State-by-State Muzzleloading Regulations
437(18)
Glossary 455(12)
Index 467

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