It all depends on how you store it.I have some that's five years old and still goes bang EVERY time.
The muzzle loader season might only be a week or so but you can hunt with a muzzle loader during regular season.I do a LOT.

Stan in SC


The more I listen,the more I hear....and vice versa.

45/70,it's almost a religion.

If you have to take a second shot then you probably shouldn't have taken the first shot.