111. Would you use an imperfect round ball. i.e. wrinkled or one that has been pulled?
| Yes | (14) | 27% |
| No | (34) | 67% |
| Not Sure | (3) | 6% |
The results of July 12, 2003's poll from Roy Gatlin.
112. With projectiles, do you weigh each one?
| Only the ones I cast | (2) | 4% |
| I weigh precast ones | (1) | 2% |
| I weigh both precast and ones I cast | (7) | 14% |
| No | (38) | 78% |
| Other | (1) | 2% |
The results of July 19, 2003's poll from Doug\Va.
113. Hunting with a muzzleloader to you is:
| Gives me more time in the woods only but like to hunt with them. | (1) | 2% |
| I love muzzleloaders, hunt with them in modern season some, and like the history aspect too. | (36) | 77% |
| I don't care for muzzleloaders at all in a history standpoint. I only use one to get a chance at another deer. | (0) | 0% |
| I love to shoot muzzleloaders, but I don't like to hunt. | (10) | 21% |
The results of July 26, 2003's poll from OR562.
114. 114. Except for maybe a .22 as a back yard tool, who shoots:
| Muzzleloader exclusively | (19) | 37% |
| Muzzleloader most of the time | (22) | 42% |
| 50% Muzzleoader/50% Cartridge | (8) | 15% |
| Cartridge most of the time | (3) | 6% | Cartridge exclusively (BPCR included) | (0) | 0% |
The results of August 2, 2003's poll from Doug\Va.
115. Where do you think Goex powder is really made?
| In the USA | (12) | 27% |
| In the USA but some of the ingredients are imported. | (12) | 27% |
| Outside the US all together. | (4) | 9% |
| It once was made in the US but now I think it is made overseas. | (8) | 18% |
| It was once made overseas but now I think it is made in the USA. | (0) | 0% |
| Other | (9) | 20% |
The results of August 9, 2003's poll from Jay.
116. For Hunting, I prefer to use a :
| Matchlock | (0) | 0% |
| Wheellock | (0) | 0% |
| Flintlock (includes Miquelet, etc.) | (21) | 48% |
| Percussion Lock (all traditional types) | (14) | 32% | Modern Inline | (1) | 2% |
| None, I don't hunt | (8) | 18% |
The results of August 16, 2003's poll from Jay.
117. Percussion shooters, what do you prefer to use?
| Traditional Cap | (41) | 77% |
| Shotshell primer (modern primers) | (2) | 4% |
| Other | (1) | 2% |
| No preference | (0) | 0% |
| I don't shoot a Percussion gun | (9) | 17% |
The results of August 23, 2003's poll from Sean\MS
118. Why do you think aren't there more younger shooters in this sport of Muzzleloading?
| A) Younger shooters are too lazy. They aren't willing to put in the extra work and time needed with muzzleloaders. They're too caught up in high capacity clips, semi autos, and long range magnums. | (3) | 7% |
| B) Younger shooters don't have the time needed for this sport. Too many irons in the fire? | (4) | 10% |
| C) Younger shooters don't have the extra cash needed, it's cheaper to just shoot Dad's old 30-30? | (0) | 0% |
| D) A & B | (4) | 10% |
| E) B & C | (4) | 10% |
| F) A & C | (2) | 5% |
| G) All of the above | (5) | 12% |
| Other | (20) | 48% |
The results of August 30, 2003's poll from Teleoceras\NY
119. During a drought or dry spell do you shoot your muzzleloader?
| Yes, I use the same routine as I always do regardless of climate | (25) | 76% |
| Yes, I use a different routine like leather patches, etc. to lower the risk of starting a fire | (1) | 3% |
| No, I don't want to risk starting a fire so the gun stays put | (4) | 12% |
| Other | (3) | 9% |
The results of September 6, 2003's poll from Teleoceras\NY
120. Many new muzzleloader shooters are picking the new style inlines for their first gun. In the long run, do you think this is harmful to the sport of muzzleloading?
| Yes | (20) | 53% |
| No | (17) | 45% |
| Not Sure | (1) | 3% |