#Muzzleloader

Photo Of The Day, and we watch as some of the most modern personal firearms and soldiers meet firearms of the past. The 2025 Best Ranger Competition marks the 41st anniversary of this intense and demanding event, spotlighting some of the most elite soldiers in the world. The competition was first held in 1982, born from an idea by Dick Leandri to honor his close friend, Lieutenant General (Ret.) David E. Grange, Jr.

Welcome back to Wheelgun Wednesday, TFB’s weekly article series where we discuss all kinds of firearms with cylinders, including unusual ones like the modern multi-caliber pepperbox that we took a look at a couple of weeks ago or what we have for today's edition - the ROTO 12 revolver shotgun line by American Gun Craft. ROTO 12 shotguns are basically black powder percussion revolvers; each chamber of their cylinders must be primed and loaded with FFG powder and projectile. Well, thanks to that feature, purchasing them does not require an FFL transfer; the company can deliver these wheelguns directly to your doorstep (with a few exceptions).

Holt Works Photography takes some really great photos, and always keeps a number of interesting new projects. Today we’re looking at his custom 45 Cal ELR “Muzzy”. Note how short the action is! The tripod is worth a note as well. I’ve used Two Vets Tripods a few times, and I really love them. Very light, yet so stable.

Traditions Performance Firearms once again pushes the envelope of muzzleloading technology with their new NitroBolt, on display at SHOT Show this week. Although it doesn’t look much like the sort of muzzleloader that was traditionally used by hunters, it is indeed a front-stuffer—sort of, at least—and depending on the laws in your jurisdiction, it might be a big upgrade to your firepower next deer season.