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Muzzleloading propellants have lagged behind propellants in cartridges for some time, this despite the great increase in inline popularity and use that continues today. Sulfur-based propellants are hygroscopic and filthy, promoting gun corrosion, requiring immediate cleaning, and are horribly inefficient. Blackpowder, a mixture not a compound, leaves behind about 50% of itself as fouling. Performance- and convenience-minded sportsmen have long looked for a better way.The prevalent blackpowder replacement for decades has been Pyrodex. Though synthetic, it also contains sulfur and generates sulfur salts that continue the corrosion problem. In the opinion of many muzzleloading enthusiasts, it is even worse than blackpowder in the corrosion and cleaning departments. Yet, for many years that is what muzzleloading shooters have been stuck with.Over the years, various volumetrically measured gas-generating compounds have been introduced. Due to marketing problems, production problems, and quality-control problems, many of these products have vanished from the marketplace. This includes such products as Black Canyon, CleaR-Shot, and various other compounds. So, with this history behind us, what are the best muzzleloading propellants today?

Muzzleloading propellants have lagged behind propellants in cartridges for some time, this despite the great increase in inline popularity and use that continues today. Sulfur-based propellants are hygroscopic and filthy, promoting gun corrosion, requiring immediate cleaning, and are horribly inefficient. Blackpowder, a mixture not a compound, leaves behind about 50% of itself as fouling. Performance- and convenience-minded sportsmen have long looked for a better way.The prevalent blackpowder replacement for decades has been Pyrodex. Though synthetic, it also contains sulfur and generates sulfur salts that continue the corrosion problem. In the opinion of many muzzleloading enthusiasts, it is even worse than blackpowder in the corrosion and cleaning departments. Yet, for many years that is what muzzleloading shooters have been stuck with.Over the years, various volumetrically measured gas-generating compounds have been introduced. Due to marketing problems, production problems, and quality-control problems, many of these products have vanished from the marketplace. This includes such products as Black Canyon, CleaR-Shot, and various other compounds. So, with this history behind us, what are the best muzzleloading propellants today?

ONALASKA, Wis. – Champion now offers comfortable, stylish shooting glasses and hearing protection. From soft silicone gel plugs (MSRP: $1.99) to standard or electronic muffs (MSRP: $17.99-$35.49) Champion expands their reputation for safety and protection. Available spring 2008.

ONALASKA, Wis. – Champion gives trapshooters greater freedom of movement with three new trap releases. Designed to take trapshooting to the next level, both the Single (MSRP: $154.95) and Double (MSRP: $249.95) Remote Releases and the Wireless Voice Release (MSRP: $274.95) all enable the shooter to move away from the thrower and create real-life shooting scenarios. Available spring 2008.

ONALASKA, Wis. – Champion expands the VisiChalk line with the new VisiChalk Target Wheel (MSRP: $25.49). Available spring 2008.

Oroville, Cal. – RCBS takes the R.A.S.S. Bench to new heights with an extensive line of accessories.

Wal-Mart has agreed to adopt a 10-point retailing system pushed by the anti-gun group Mayors Against Illegal Guns. Wal-Mart, the largest seller of firearms in the nation, cooperated in the drafting of and adopted what the Mayors Against Illegal Guns group calls the Responsible Firearms Retailer Partnership. …

ONALASKA, Wis. – Weaver announces a new offering to the tactical world. The new Weaver Tactical Rings (MSRP: $34.49) & Bases (MSRP: $18.49) deliver unparalleled performance to those that demand nothing less when it comes to securing their optics and maintaining zero. Available spring of 2008.

ONALASKA, Wis. – Champion introduces the EasyHit Fiber Optic Sight (MSRP: $21.49). Available spring 2008. In cooperation with world-renown exhibition shooter Tom Knapp, Champion brings this patented training system to shooters looking to increase their score, bag limit or outdoor fun.

MORGAN, UTAH — Browning has added new models of fitted and flexible gun cases to offer exceptional quality, protection and versatility to meet various transportation requirements.

MORGAN, UTAH — Browning added larger size safe models in the Medallion Series and TheftGard Series giving consumers more storage capacity for their firearms and other valuables.

MORGAN, UTAH — Browning expands its’ line of flashlights with the addition of the new Night Seeker Pro Cap Light, Black Ice Long-Run Summit Headlamps, Pro Hunter lights.