23. With hearing protection, do you use it?
| Always | (37) | 63% |
| Most of the time. | (9) | 15% |
| 50/50. | (5) | 8% |
| A few times. | (5) | 8% |
| Never. | (2) | 3% |
The results of October 20, 2001's poll from Doug\Va.
24. For the ones who would like to order black powder, but don't want a whole case of 25#. Would you order 10 pounds if you had the option? The price would be a bit more for the 10 pounds per can.
| Yes | (11) | 47% |
| No | (7) | 30% |
| Not Sure. | (5) | 21% |
The results of October 27, 2001's poll from Sean\MS.
25. What is your favorite game you like to hunt with your Muzzleloaders?| Deer | (22) | 53% |
| Squirrel | (4) | 9% |
| Turkey | (1) | 2% |
| Moose | (0) | 0% |
| Rabbit | (0) | 0% | Elk | (2) | 4% |
| Bear | (0) | 0% |
| Wild Hog | (1) | 2% |
| Other | (4) | 9% |
The results of November 3, 2001's poll from Buckskin Barbi.
26. Do you think, in a hunting situation, that double set triggers are a help or a hindrance?| Help | (18) | 43% |
| Hinderance | (15) | 36% |
| Not Sure | (8) | 19% |
The results of November 10, 2001's poll by Teleoceras\NY.
27. Do you use any shoulder protection (et. al. P.A.S.T. shield, padding) from the recoil of your Muzzleloader?| Yes, all the time | (3) | 5% |
| Most of the time | (0) | 0% |
| 50/50 | (0) | 0% |
| A few times | (3) | 5% |
| Nope! Always a bare shoulder | (54) | 90% |
The results of November 17, 2001's poll from a group of people.
28. During a drought or dry spell do you shoot your muzzleloader?| Yes, I use the same routine as I always do regardless of climate | (32) | 72% |
| Yes, I use a different routine like leather patches, etc. to lower the risk of starting a fire | (7) | 15% |
| No, I don’t want to risk starting a fire so the gun stays put | (2) | 4% |
| Other | (3) | 6% |
29. When hunting, what is the longest shot you would take at a deer (under ideal conditions) with a .50 cal rb/ with primitive sights?
| 30 yards | (1) | 2% |
| 40 yards | (0) | 0% |
| 50 yards | (5) | 10% |
| 60 yards | (3) | 6% |
| 70 yards | (4) | 8% |
| 80 yards | (7) | 15% |
| 90 yards | (0) | 0% |
| 100 yards | (22) | 47% |
| Over 100 yards | (1) | 2% |
| Never, I don't hunt | (3) | 6% |
30. Which do you feel is a deer’s best defense while being hunted with a muzzleloader?
| Sight | (5) | 12% |
| Hearing | (12) | 30% |
| Smell | (23) | 57% |
The results of December 8, 2001's poll from Trapper Gene.
31. Do you wear period clothing when you hunt/shoot?| Yes for both counts. | (2) | 7% |
| Yes for shooting, but no when it is hunting. | (4) | 13% |
| Yes when hunting, but not with other types of shooting. | (1) | 3% |
| Sometimes for both counts. | (2) | 7% |
| Sometimes for shooting, but no when it is hunting. | (5) | 17% |
| Sometimes when hunting, but not with other types of shooting. | (0) | 0% |
| No in any case. | (16) | 53% |
The results of December 15, 2001's poll from Doug\Va.
32a. Do you take the nipple/touch hole liner out when you clean your gun?
| Yes to both | (11) | 26% |
| Yes to nipple only | (17) | 40% |
| Yes to touch hole liner only | (0) | 0% |
| No. | (12) | 29% |
| No because I don’t have either. | (2) | 5% |
32b. Do you also remove the clean out screw?
| Yes | (21) | 51% |
| No | (13) | 32% |
| No, because my gun doesn’t have one. | (7) | 17% |
The results of December 22, 2001's poll from Teleoceras\NY.
33. What kind of metal finish do you prefer with your Muzzleloader?
| Bluing | (6) | 12% |
| Browning | (33) | 67% |
| Natural Metal | (5) | 10% |
| Other | (5) | 10% |