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Gemmer Muzzle Loading Gun Club

Education

Where ever you are in the journey of traditional muzzle loading, there is always more to learn. The following links contain years of knowledge that have been shared by generous individuals that also believe in sharing knowledge with others.

  1. How to load a muzzle loading rifle – by Steve Sells
  2. Loading a muzzle loading shotgun and smoothbore – by Steve Sells
  3. Cleaning a muzzle loader – by Steve Sells
  4. Developing an accurate load for a black powder muzzle loading rifle – by Steve Sells
  5. Dry fire practice without damage the gun – by Steve Sells
  6. Flint and steel fire starting – by Steve Sells
  7. NMLRA Education Programs

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8-7 to 8-9-2025 – 29th Annual CLA Show & Meeting

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  • About Us
    • J.P. Gemmer
    • Members
    • Past Memorial
    • Membership
    • Range Activities
    • Range Rules
    • Newsletter Signup
    • Contact Us
  • Hawken Classic
    • Rifle Displays
    • Hawken Classic – Maps and Lodging
    • Hawken Classic 2025 Raffle
    • Hawken Classic 2024
    • Artwork
    • Related Articles
    • Vendors and Supporters
    • Newsletter Signup
  • Events
    • Shooting Match Instructions
    • Club Schedule
  • Post
    • Newsletters
    • Match Results
    • Events
    • Club Activities
    • Education
    • Club History
    • NMLRA
  • Tips
    • Education
      • Consistency
      • Clean Between Shots
      • Fowling Shot
      • Marking the Ram Rod
      • Removing Oil
      • Measuring the Powder
      • Pouring the Powder
      • Patches
      • Black Powder
      • Patch Lube
      • Loading the Patch and Ball
      • Cleaning the Breech
      • Cleaning Solution
      • Setting your Sights
      • Lead Round Balls
      • Patches
    • Developing an Accurate Load
    • Storing Your Muzzleloader
    • Building Tips
      • Aging your Brass Hardware
      • Building a Ram Rod
      • Browning or Bluing…
      • Preventing Rust on Your Gun
  • Links
    • Meramec River Levels
    • Muzzleloading Items for Sale or Trade
    • Shooting Targets
    • Store
  • Facebook
  • X
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Pinterest
  • Follow It
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