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Under 20
0
0%
20 to 34
12
13.79%
35 to 49
25
28.74%
50 to 64
38
43.68%
65 and older
12
13.79%
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average age of muzzleloder shooter

Old 02-22-2012, 08:14 AM
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Just curious of what the average age of those out there shooting a muzzleloader. If you don't want to give exact age you can say over or under a certain age. With hunting license sales declining through the years I was wondering if younger people have the interest and dedication to shooting muzzleloaders.
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Old 02-22-2012, 08:18 AM
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I'll start the ball rolling. I am sixty-two and a half.I own 5 muzzleloaders
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Old 02-22-2012, 08:20 AM
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I think most hunters come into muzzleloader hunting to have an extra season to hunt, and buy inlines.

I'm 69.
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Old 02-22-2012, 08:26 AM
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I think that might be the problem with the younger or new hunters. Unless they have a mentor that teaches them about the enjoyment and fundamentals of black powder, a lot of them stick to high power. I think it can be intimidating to someone new to shooting about how to get started with a muzzleloader. That is why I am glad to be a part of a forum that has so many experienced shooters who are willing to share their knowledge.
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Old 02-22-2012, 08:28 AM
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Muley, how many time did you have to your shoe'sn & off to come up with your AGE.
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Old 02-22-2012, 08:29 AM
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Maybe a mandatory muzzleloader safety class would be a good idea?

Is that covered in the regular safety classes?
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Old 02-22-2012, 08:31 AM
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Muley, it's covered in Hunters ED in Wi.
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Old 02-22-2012, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by sqezer
Muley, how many time did you have to your shoe'sn & off to come up with your AGE.
I put marks on the wall.
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Old 02-22-2012, 08:39 AM
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I'm 43. Most hunters i know use muzzleloaders for extended season only. The trend seems to be WSM cartridges or it ain't enough gun!

Oh, I only have 2 muzzleloaders.
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Old 02-22-2012, 09:11 AM
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Jonny, I love sitting nexted to the centerfire boys with the ML and compare targets. They have a hard time believing a ML can shoot as good or if not better that there centerfires.
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