This a compilation of the quuestions that our users make us offten:

Question:
Can I buy guns directly from Ardesa?

Answer: No. We do not offer direct consumer sales. Please contact your local firearms dealer to order an Ardesa firearm.

Question:
What Accessories do I need to shoot my muzzleloader?

Answer: The basic essentials to load & shoot a muzzleloader are:

1. Flask: This is a can that can be used to hold Black Powder in a smaller amount than a 1 pound can. It also usually has a convenient spout to pour the powder into a powder measure. Flasks come in all different types including solid brass, composite, blackened, clear, short, long, Colt® style and Remington® style.
2. Powder Measure: This is a brass, blackened or clear calibrated measuring device that you can pour your powder directly from your flask into the measure. Most devices are adjustable from 5 - 120 grains of powder.
3. Ball starter: This tool gets the projectile started in the barrel and gives you better leverage than using just a ramrod. Ardesa sells many different types including round ball, T-handle, composite and wooden starters. You can choose any type that you feel will work best for you.
4. Capper: This tool is used to hold percussion and musket caps. They come in very handy because #11 caps are very tiny and are hard to handle with just your fingers. The capper also is great because you don't have to carry the tin of caps rattling around in your possibles bag or pocket.
5. Percussion Caps and Flints: These are your kinds of ignitions depending on the type of muzzleloader you have. You will need to buy these to actually fire the muzzleloader. You can get these at your local, well-stocked gun or sporting goods store. Please read your instruction manual when choosing what type of cap you can or should use with your muzzleloader. If you have any questions about the caps or primers, please contact the manufacturer of the caps.
6. Powder: The only type of powder you can use in a muzzleloader is Black Powder. Never use SMOKELESS POWDER. Black Powder comes only in loose powder. You can get Black Powder at most well-stocked gun or sporting goods stores. Please read your instruction manual when choosing what type of powder you can or should use. If you have any questions about the powders, please contact the powder manufacturer.

Question:
How long is the Ardesa warranty on Muzzleloaders?

Answer: Muzzleloading Rifles, Shotguns, side-lock pistols and single-shot pistols carry a Limited Lifetime Mechanical Warranty.

Question:
Do I have to clean my muzzleloader right after I shoot it?

Answer: Yes, the sooner the better. Cleaning your muzzleloader after shooting enhances its performance and prevents damaging rust or corrosion.

Question:
What if I need to get parts or service for my Ardesa muzzleloader?

Answer: Please, ask to your dealer or directly to Ardesa.

Question:
How do I get the bolt out of the receiver of my Lightning Bolt Action?

Answer: Make sure that the rifle is UNLOADED AND UNCAPPED FIRST. Check your instruction manual if you are unsure how to do this.

1. Unlock bolt by raising its handle upward, then retract it to the rear portion of the receiver.
2. Move the thumb safety to the forward "FIRE" (F) position.
3. Pull the trigger to the rear, and hold it in that position.
4. Pull the bolt rearward, and remove it from the receiver.

Note: When replacing the bolt back into the receiver, you must remember to hold the trigger when sliding the bolt back in.

Question:
Can I convert my side-lock into a flintlock?

Answer: NO.

Question:
When is a muzzleloader considered UNLOADED?

Answer: When the cap, powder and projectile are out of the muzzleloader, only then is the gun considered UNLOADED.

Question:
What if my bullets are hard to load in my muzzleloader?

Answer: There could be a couple of reasons that it is hard to load your rifle.

1. Your barrel may be very dirty, and it needs to be cleaned.
2. After each shot you take, you should run a lubed patch down the bore to keep the bore clean and seasoned.
3. Check to make sure you are using the correct sabots, projectiles, etc. for the caliber you are shooting.

Question:
What size round ball do I use in my muzzleloader rifle or revolver?

Answer: Rifles, Pistol & Revolver

• .32 caliber: .310 Diameter
• .44 caliber - .451 or .454
• .45 caliber - .440 or .445
• .50 caliber - .490
• .54 caliber - .530

Question:
What should I use to clean my muzzleloader?

Answer: We feel that the best products to clean your muzzleloader are the Wonderlube 1000 Plus™ Concentrated Bore Solvent (026-A1295), and the Wonderlube 1000 Plus™ (026-A1254, 026-A1294) to protect the barrel of the corrosion.

Question:
What size flint do I use in my Ardesa flintlock, and what type do I use?

Answer:

• 1/2" and 5/8" English flints for Pistols.
• 3/4" English flints for Rifles.
• 7/8" and 1" English flints for Muskets.

Question:
Do you offer left-handed versions of your sidelock rifles?

Answer: Yes, the PA Pellet and Deerhunter rifles are available in left-handed models.