Muzzleloading vs. Breechloading — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Muzzleloading and Breechloading
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Muzzleloading
Muzzleloading is the shooting sport of firing muzzleloading guns. Muzzleloading guns, both antique and reproduction, are used for target shooting, hunting, historical re-enactment and historical research.
Breechloading
Designed to be loaded at the breech. Used of a gun or other firearm.
Muzzleloading
A firearm that is loaded at the muzzle.
Breechloading
Describing a breechloader gun: one that has ammunition loaded from the rear of the barrel rather than where it will exit.
Muzzleloading
Of a gun, having ammunition loaded from the front of the barrel where it will exit.
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