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The questions that you are asking indicate an interest in period correct muzzleloader hunting beyond simply knocking a bird down with a frontloader. Like turkey hunting, it is horribly addicting, and it is definately expensive! Perhaps you should forget about it right now before you become "infected" (Big Grin). However, if you would like I'll be glad to email photos of period correct fowling pieces and associated accouterments, provide websites and resource material sources, and you can go at it! I would suggest your Snipe Hunting Website if there is a way to contact you there.(I have yet to figure out how to post photos on this website!)
