FYI...a new national "Traditional Muzzleloading Association" (TMA) is being formed, dedicated to the preservation of early American traditional muzzleloading heritage, generally including the styles & materials available and representative of the era up to the year 1900 and not beyond...announcement details have begun being publicized at:

http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/ub...0&page=0#86909