muzzle-loading weapons

Muzzle-loading weapons are firearms where the projectile and the propellant are loaded from the front (muzzle) of the barrel. This traditional method requires inserting gunpowder, wadding, and the projectile into the barrel's open end before firing. These weapons were common before the invention of breech-loading guns and are still used today by enthusiasts and in historical reenactments. Reloading can be time-consuming, as each component must be carefully loaded in sequence. Despite their older design, muzzle-loaders can be highly accurate and powerful, offering a connection to historical firearm practices.