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  • 1x MicroPrism Muzzleloader Scope Review - Primary Arms SLx ACSS Cyclops & Gemini 9mm Reticle
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    Brady Smith
    Aug 01, 2026
    Primary Arms SLx with Gemini 9mm Reticle at 300 yards
    At the range, running looking at reticles and running ballistics on the new ACSS Gemini 9mm reticle for muzzleloaders.
  • Leupold Freedom RDS 1x Red Dot Muzzleloader Scope - Review
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    Brady Smith
    Jul 28, 2026
    Hunting with Leupold Freedom RDS 1x Scopes
    Hits and misses with the Leupold Freedom RDS muzzleloader scope.
  • Muzzle-Loaders Genesis & Vortex Crossfire II 1x Scopes - Review
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    Brady Smith
    Jul 25, 2026
    Muzzle-Loaders Genesis & Vortex Crossfire II Scopes
    What I like and dislike about these two similar 1x muzzleloader scopes.
  • How to Add Length of Pull to an X-Bolt 2 Rifle
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    Brady Smith
    Apr 13, 2026
    Vari-Tech Rifle Stock Spacers
    Two ways to add additional length of pull to a Browning X-Bolt 2 rifle.
  • Why Blackhorn 209 is the Best Powder for Muzzleloaders
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    Brady Smith
    Feb 21, 2026
    Blackhorn 209 muzzleloader powder
    I have been hunting with muzzleloaders since 1989 and here is my take on what makes Blackhorn 209 our choice of powders
  • X-Bolt 2 in 300 WSM
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    Brady Smith
    Nov 17, 2024
    Mule Deer Hunting with my X-Bolt 2 Hunter Composite in 300 WSM
    My first X-Bolt 2 rifle. An X-Bolt 2 Hunter Composite - 300 WSM.
  • Best 1x Muzzleloader Scope
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    Brady Smith
    Oct 19, 2024
    CVA MR-X muzzleloader with a Primary Arms 1x microprism scope.
    We have used various 1x scopes on our muzzleloaders over the years. Here are what we think are the best options available.
  • Go Long with the CVA Paramount Muzzleloader
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    Brady Smith
    Sep 27, 2020
    CVA Paramount Muzzleloader
    Shooting long distance with my CVA Paramount.
  • 6.5 PRC in a Short Action Magazine on the Browning X-Bolt
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    Brady Smith
    May 09, 2020
    6.5 PRC X-Bolt Magazine
    How the short action Browning X-Bolt magazine is extended to fit the long 6.5 PRC rounds.
  • Prone Position Steadiness From a Sitting Position
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    Brady Smith
    Nov 01, 2019
    Browning X-Bolt rifle with Double Cross shooting sticks
    How I get the best accuracy from a sitting position while hunting.
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