CHAPTER TWO:
Knowing Your Muzzleloading Firearm
Parts of muzzleloaders; how they operate...
Learning Objectives
You should be able to:
Describe
black powder granularity ratings
.
List
factors that affect the black powder you use
.
Explain
the proper way to put black powder into a firearm
.
Explain
the purpose of patches when firing
.
Describe the
difference between a flintlock, percussion lock, and an in-line muzzleloader
.
Name
the feature in the bore of a firearm that influences accuracy
.
Explain
the operation of a set trigger
.
List
the types of sights
.
Explain
what should always be done before loading
.
Demonstrate
the loading procedure
.
Explain
when and why you clean a muzzleloader
.
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Fish & Game
Course Overview
Course Overview
• Table of Contents
• Home Page
• About the Course
• Resource Directory
• Ten Commandments
Course Chapters
1-Introduction
• Ch 1 Objectives
• Why Hunter Ed?
• Funding Sources
• NMLRA
• Shooting Basics
• Defining Muzzleloader
• Safety Basics
• Safety Equipment
• Firearm Safety Rules
• Handling Muzzleloaders
• Muzzleloader History
2-Equipment
• Ch 2 Objectives
• Black Powder
• Projectiles
• Parts of a Muzzleloader
• Caliber
• Gauge
• Rifling in the Bore
• Trigger
• Sights
• Safety Mechanism
• Loading
• Loading Safety
• Loading Steps
• Charging and Firing
• Seating Projectiles
• Accessories
• Cleaning
3-Shooting Skills
• Ch 3 Objectives
• Firearm Differences
• Range of a Firearm
• Hunting Opportunities
• Carrying Capacity
• Selecting Firearms
• Sight Alignment
• Dominant Eye
• Sighting-In a Rifle
• Rifle Firing
• Shooting Positions
• Shotgun Firing
• Patterning Shotgun
• Leading the Target
• Choke & String Pattern
• Correct Loads
• Testing Firearms
• Setting Up Tests
• Loads & Testing
• Marksmanship
4-The Ethical Hunter
• Ch 4 Objectives
• Hunter Ethics
• Hunter's Ethical Code
• Vital Shots
• Types of Shots
• When to Shoot
• Downed Game
• Field Care of Game
• Field Dressing
• Transporting Game
Chapter Reviews
• Ch 1 Review
• Ch 2 Review
• Ch 3 Review
• Ch 4 Review
Testing
Online Exams
• Practice Test
• Pre-Certification Exam
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