274 - Muzzleloading Powders and Projectiles with Tony Smotherman

274 - Muzzleloading Powders and Projectiles with Tony Smotherman

Author: Pete Rogers October 28, 2024 Duration: 1:20:44

Tony Smotherman is known as the foremost expert in the world of muzzleloaders and muzzleloader hunting. He is also a dear friend and someone that is admired in the outdoor industry. Some of many hats include "director of influencer relations" for BPI outdoors the parent company for CVA, Bergara, Powerbelt, Durasight and Quake Slings. 

In this episode we focus the discussion on muzzleloading projectiles and  black powders and powder substitutes (Blackhorn 209). With the advancements of powders and projectiles in the muzzleloading world, we felt this show should help the listener decide on which to use and when to use them. 

Tony also has had some recent life changes that he shares with us and how his faith has helped him to handle these changes and how he has drawn on his faith to help him through these events. 

 

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For twenty-five years, Pete Rogers has been writing and speaking about the wilderness, but he found the conversations happening around campfires and in duck blinds often went deeper than just tactics or gear. Those moments sparked Christian Outdoors Podcast, which he launched in 2019 after considerable reflection. This isn't a sermon from a mountaintop, but a series of genuine conversations rooted in a simple, guiding mission: to explore all things outdoors and discover how to find joy in a spiritual connection every single day. You’ll hear from hunters, anglers, hikers, and conservationists who share their own stories from the field, blending practical outdoor wisdom with personal reflections on faith and creation. Pete draws on his long background as an outdoor writer and author to steer these discussions, creating a space where the thrill of a turkey hunt and the quiet of a sunrise sit comfortably alongside matters of spirit. It’s a unique blend, born from a nonprofit based in Taylors, South Carolina, that feels less like a produced show and more like an invitation to join a like-minded community. Each episode of this podcast is built on the idea that the natural world and a life of faith aren't separate journeys, but are beautifully and inextricably woven together.
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