I was in a gun shop in New Haven one day and a guy walked in with an old cap and ball pistol. 1860, I believe. Wanted to sell it. The second time I asked him to point the thing another direction, I was NOT nice. He, of course, said it was only a muzzleloader. Had two loaded cylinders when the...
Oh, man. This could get involved. I'll start.
A lot of the same descriptions for pistol bullets still applies to rifles.
TSX and ELD-X are manufacturer names for their particular bullet. Look them up individually for full descriptions of what they are and the role they fill.
Boat tail simply...
I try to be subtle when loading up for a cowboy shoot, but all my neighbors have caught a glimpse. All are cool except the little d*** next door that tries to be a bully. He KNOWS and speaks to me not.