Connecticut Valley Arms (CVA) was formed in 1971 to manufacture traditional sidelock muzzleloaders that were offered fully assembled or in DIY kits, both of which became immediately popular with ...

Muzzleloading rifles have changed a lot since I began hunting with them in 1974. Back then, most hunters shot .50 caliber Hawken-style muzzleloaders. There were some who shot .45 caliber rifles, a ...

One of the many great things about muzzleloading rifles is that a model exists for any level of hunting or shooting that you desire. If you want a traditional flintlock rifle that fires round balls ...

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