A New Era Begins August 1, 2026
Traditional and Modern Muzzleloaders will now stand in separate official record books.
Four new divisions expand the Longhunter Record Book to include additional historic weapon categories.
With the transition to a digital platform, records will now be updated as entries are received — eliminating the long delays associated with printed edtions.
Longhunter Record Book Divisions
The Longhunter Record Book as it stands today reflects decades of traditional achievement.
The expanded record book continues that tradition while recognizing additional historic weapon disciplines:
Traditional Muzzleloaders
Modern/Inline Muzzleloaders
Traditional Archery
Black Powder Cartridge
Single-Action Revolvers
Lever-Action Rifles
Black Powder cartridge includes tradtional single-shot rifles, double rifles, and lever-action rifles. Single-Action Revolvers include both percussion (cap and ball) and traditional cartridge revolvers.