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Muzzleloading vs. Breechloading — What's the Difference?

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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