The muzzleloader discipline consists of black powder rifles that are loaded from the barrel and discharged by means of a percussion cap or other primitive ignition system such as flint. Youth may begin participation in this discipline at the 4-H age of 10.

2 types of Muzzleloading Rifles are allowed:

Replica - Rimitive replicas (percussion cap or flintlock), any caliber

Inline - Modern muzzleloading rifles with in-line ignition, any caliber

There are 2 Events for Muzzleloading and Classes in Each Event Categorized by Equipment Used:

• 50-Yard Bullseye Muzzleloading Classes:
  • Metallic Sights
  • Any Sights
• 25-Yard Bottles and Critters Muzzleloading Class:
  • Metallic Sights

More detailed information about these classes - as well as competition rules - please reference to pages 24 - 26 of the 4-H S.A.F.E.T.Y. 2019 Event Handbook.