A muzzleloader cartridge comprises a case having an open rear end, a forward end defining a vent hole, and sidewall defining a plurality of perforations. The case defines an interior space with a combustible liner lining the interior space; a first propellant received in the interior space; and a second propellent having a different characteristic received in the interior space rearward of the first propellent.

A ramrod for a muzzleloader is provided. The ramrod includes a shaft having a knob releasably and rotatably coupled to one end thereof. The knob may have a central bore therein, and the shaft may be inserted into the central bore. The knob may include an internal bearing, wherein the shaft rotates with respect to the knob by operation of the internal bearing in response to rotation of a bullet during loading a rifle with the bullet, wadding, and a propellant charge.

A quick loader assembly for loading a breech loading or muzzle loading rifle includes a rifle that has a breech loader and the breech loader has an open end. A tube is include and a plurality of bullets is slidably positionable in the tube for loading the rifle. The tube is insertable into the open end of the breech loader thereby facilitating the bullets to be slid into the breech loader. A first cap is slidably positionable on the tube to close the tube thereby retaining the bullets within the tube.

A quick loader includes a propellant tube, a main loader body, a funnel valve, and a funnel tube. The funnel valve features a channel that connects the main loader body to the funnel tube, allowing propellant to flow therethrough when open. The funnel valve is coupled to the main loader body by a hinge on a metal pin that enables free rotation around a fixed axis. The funnel valve further features a gasket that covers an outlet of the main loader body when not in use and prevents water from entering the propellant tube. In some embodiments, the quick loader further includes a bullet compartment and a primer holder, configured respectively to hold a bullet and a primer that are accessible with one hand for quick and silent use in the field.

A device for cleaning and/or loading a muzzle loading rifle. The device includes: (a) a beam, (b) a clamp, (c) an upper cradle, (d) a lower cradle; and (e) a retainer. The clamp is attached to the beam so that the beam can be clamped to an object with the longitudinal axis of the beam being vertical. The upper cradle is attached to an upper portion of the beam when the beam is clamped to an object, the lower cradle is attached to a lower portion of the beam when the beam is clamped to an object so that a muzzle loading rifle can be cradled and retained to the device with the muzzle of the rifle pointing up so that the rifle can be cleaned and/or loaded.

A muzzle loading breech plug system designed for high performance muzzle loading rifles, including, but not limited to, bolt actions and break actions. The system is comprised of the following: 1) A breech plug body threaded to fit corresponding threads on the muzzle loading firearm. 2) A bushing designed to prevent powder from passing completely through the barrel, but still allowing flame from primer to ignite powder while being resistant to gas wear. 3) A retention module/adapter insert that holds bushing in place while mating with primer holder module. 4) Primer holder module designed to hold a large rifle magnum primer and mate up with the other components of the system providing reliable sealing and consistent ignition.

A load carrier for a muzzleloader having a muzzle, comprising a first assembly component and a second assembly component, the first assembly component comprising a tubular open-ended charge receiving body configured to receive a charge though an open end section of the charge receiving body with the second assembly component comprising a tubular delivery body comprising a delivery end section and a connector end section, the delivery end section having an external diameter so as to be insertable into the muzzle and a removeable cap engageable with the delivery end section. The connector end section of the second assembly component may be engageable with the open end section of the charge receiving body of the first assembly component. Insertion of at least a portion of the delivery end section into the muzzle during pouring facilitates consistent and speedy loading. The disclosure also provides associated methods.

A device for cleaning and/or loading a muzzle loading rifle. The device includes: (a) a beam, (b) a clamp, (c) an upper cradle, (d) a lower cradle; and (e) a retainer. The clamp is attached to the beam so that the beam can be clamped to an object with the longitudinal axis of the beam being vertical. The upper cradle is attached to an upper portion of the beam when the beam is clamped to an object, the lower cradle is attached to a lower portion of the beam when the beam is clamped to an object so that a muzzle loading rifle can be cradled and retained to the device with the muzzle of the rifle pointing up so that the rifle can be cleaned and/or loaded.

Muzzleloader systems include a pre-packaged propellant charge and primer for providing efficient loading and unloading of the muzzleloader. The muzzleloader accepts in the breech end the propellant containment vessel that abuts against a constriction portion with a reduced diameter portion. The propellant containment vessel having an end portion with a tapered surface that conforms to the constriction portion surface. A projectile is inserted in the muzzle end and seats against the constriction portion. The propellant containment vessel may be received in a removable breech plug. The constriction portion may be part of the breech plug or a separate component secured in the barrel by way of the breech plug. The containment vessel further comprises a primer mechanism that may be integrated into the proximal end of the containment vessel.

A muzzleloader includes a shot holding member having a first end configured to receive an object to be loaded into the muzzle and a second end; the shot holding member including a hollow shot holding chamber; and an actuator located at the first end of the shot holding member. The actuator includes a plunger having a head portion, a connector configured to connect the actuator to the first end of the shot holding member, a first O-ring configured to encircle the connector and located between the connector and the first end of the shot holding member, and a second O-ring configured to encircle the plunger and located between a head portion of the plunger and the connector.