My husband was wanting to go hunting and his dad told him that a 20 guage was considered a muzzleloader. Does anyone know if it is or not?
2007-12-25 13:59:48 · 6 answers · asked by misty_4_69 3 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Just because the 20ga. shoots a lead slug, it's not considered a muzzle-loader. To be a muzzle-loader it has to be loaded from the muzzle. Sounds simple but that's how it works. Some states limit a muzzle-loader to fire all lead bullets which is where the confusion comes from. If your husband uses the 20.ga during the muzzle-loader season, a game warden will explain the laws to him and it will be an expensive lesson.
2007-12-26 03:36:13 · answer #1 · answered by geobert24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the powder and shot or projectile load through the muzzle of the barrel and have to be pushed down, it is a muzzle-loader.
Some states or parts of states require that the action be a flintlock to qualify as a muzzleloader for hunting. Check your local laws.
If you put cartridges in from the breech (back) end, it is NOT a muzzle-loader.
2007-12-25 14:24:22 · answer #2 · answered by Tom 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your F-I-L is talking through his butt.
Unless the shotgun uses unfixed ammunition, i.e. it is loaded with loose powder, shot, and primer, from the muzzle end, it ain't a muzzle-loader.
Now some states permit single-shot cartridge weapons to be considered "primitive weapons" and permit their use during primitive weapons season. However these are generally rifles, such as the H&R Buffalo Classic, or the various Sharps reproductions that are chambered for blackpowder rifle cartridges. I'd not want to take a single-shot shotgun into the woods for primitive weapons season without asking your state's fish and game department. The possum cops might take a dim view of your husband's shotgun, and take it away from him, giving him a ticket in return.
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2007-12-25 17:37:19 · answer #3 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have to load the powder, wad and slug/shot seperately then it is probably a muzzleloader. It is kind of hard to explain to someone what they are now that we have all these in-lines muzzleloaders and stuff.
2007-12-25 14:03:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
only if your husband has to put the powder, wadding and shot down the barrel. if he uses the standard shell then no it is not a muzzleloader. a true muzzleloader is one where you have to put a primer in the breach, put the powder, and the shot or slug down through the barrel and ram them tightly against the bottom.
2007-12-25 19:54:40 · answer #5 · answered by dsm37127 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check your state regulations. Search for "hunting regulations" for your state and firearms requirements. I think each state is different. I know mine and the ones next door are. Talk to someone from the department of wildlife management (hunting). Call a local sporting goods store and ask them.
2007-12-25 14:15:21 · answer #6 · answered by Edgeoftown 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋